Why Snow Matters National Snow and Ice Data Center
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We all associate snowstorms with cold weather, but snow's influence on the weather and climate continues long after the storm ends.
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Climate & skiing NOAA
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But why is the snow gone? Observations and modeling of snow
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Shifting Snow in the Warming U.S.
Glacier - Wikipedia
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Climate Change: Arctic sea ice summer minimum
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UK weather: Met Office issues new ice warning as temperatures fall
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Antarctic sea ice hits lowest minimum on record
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No, it can't get too cold to snow
Snow science: What is snow? - MSU Extension
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Not a good sign: Ice shelf collapse could signal a warmer earth
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Science of Snow National Snow and Ice Data Center
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Antarctica Sea Ice Hits Annual Peak, a Record Low - The New York Times
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Climate Change Indicators: Snow and Ice
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Snow Drought