After being stuck for a second time in nearly four decades, the planet’s current-largest iceberg (A-23A) again floats free.
Published Dec 20, 2024
Arctic air surged across the Great Lakes and dumped feet of lake-effect snow in some locations.
Published Dec 17, 2024Image of the Day Severe Storms Snow and Ice Temperature Extremes
Late-November snowfall blanketed large portions of the country and deposited record-breaking accumulations in Seoul.
Published Dec 2, 2024Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms Snow and Ice Temperature Extremes
Snow and ice influence climate by reflecting sunlight back into space. When it melts, snow is a source of water for drinking and vegetation; too much snowmelt can lead to floods. These maps show average snow cover by month.
Mar 2000 — Nov 2024
Lake water has quickly filled the void left by a trio of retreating glaciers in the southern part of the state.
Published Nov 28, 2024
