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Over a Quarter of Arctic Land Now Under Snow Cover
Original: Snow cover across the Arctic is increasing. As of Wednesday, more than a quarter of Arctic lands (excluding the Greenlan
Snow cover across the Arctic is expanding, according to U.S. National Ice Center analysis. As of Wednesday, more than a quarter of Arctic lands, excluding the Greenland Ice Sheet, had snow on the ground, with climatologists noting that by December nearly all land north of 60 degrees north will be snow-covered as the seasonal buildup continues.
Why now: The seasonal snow cover buildup is a marker of Arctic climate conditions people track closely.
ArcticU.S. National Ice CenterGreenland Ice SheetAlaska
Evidence
- Snow cover across the Arctic is increasing. As of Wednesday, more than a quarter of Arctic lands (excluding the Greenland Ice Sheet) had snow on the ground in U.S. National Ice Center analysis. By December, nearly all land north of 60ºN will have snow cover. @ Climatologist49 #… · AlaskaWx@alaskan.social · 6
- Snow cover across the Arctic is increasing. As of Wednesday, more than a quarter of Arctic lands (excluding the Greenland Ice Sheet) had snow on the ground in U.S. National Ice Center analysis. By December, nearly all land north of 60ºN will have snow cover. #Arctic #Climate… · alaskawx.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy · 2
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