Snow
Climate Change Is Melting Snowpack, Pushing Some Regions Past a 'Snow-Loss Cliff'
Some of the Northern Hemisphere's most populous areas are at risk of warming past a critical threshold, after which snowpack melts rapidly with even small rises in temperature, study finds
You Can Spend the Night in Santa Claus' Cabin—and Help Sort His Mail
Airbnb is offering one family a chance to spend three festive nights in Rovaniemi, Finland
First Boeing 787 Dreamliner Lands on Icy Runway in Antarctica
The large plane, which can accommodate roughly 300 passengers, delivered 45 scientists and 12 tons of equipment to a research station in Queen Maud Land
Dust From the Drying Great Salt Lake Is Wreaking Havoc on Utah's Snow
Last year, the snow melted 17 days earlier because of dust, which warms more quickly than pure white powder, a new study finds
Rare Wolverine Spotted in California—the Second in 101 Years
The elusive creatures disappeared from the Golden State in 1922
Nepal Won't Move the Mount Everest Base Camp for Now, Despite Risks
The camp is growing more dangerous with climate change and human activity, but it’s an ideal location for keeping hikers safe from falling ice
Ski Areas Reported More Visits Than Ever This Past Winter
Heavy snowfall—particularly in the Rocky Mountains—attracted record numbers of American skiers and snowboarders
The Science of California's 'Super Bloom,' Visible From Space
The state's unusually wet winter provided the right conditions for dormant wildflower seeds to bloom all at once
Why Lake Tahoe Is the Clearest It's Been in 40 Years
Thanks to a "natural clean-up crew" of zooplankton, the large freshwater alpine lake is looking especially pristine
Utah Shatters Snowpack Records, but Its Drought Remains
Unprecedented winter storms may provide temporary relief for the state's water problems
Ski Resorts in the Western U.S. Will Stay Open Into the Spring and Summer
Slopes in California, Utah and Colorado are extending their seasons after record-breaking snowfall
Strong Snowstorms Prevented Tens of Thousands of Antarctic Seabirds From Breeding
With their nesting sites buried under a blanket of snow, some petrels and skuas made no attempts at reproducing in December 2021 and January 2022
How Vacationers on Antarctic Cruises Are Filling in Scientific Gaps
From ships and submarines, citizen scientists can access remote areas ripe for new discoveries. But does the research make up for the climate impact?
Skiing Faces an Uncertain Future as Winters Warm
A lack of snow has forced some ski resorts to close, impacting tourists and athletes alike
Fifteen Million People at Risk of Severe Floods From Melting Glaciers
Rising temperatures could worsen glacial lake outbursts, unleashing massive inland waves on downstream communities, a study finds
Just How Chilly Is the World's Coldest City?
The temperature in Yakutsk, Russia, dropped to a record-breaking minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit this month
This Canadian Ski Area Doesn't Make Snow—It Farms It
Sunshine Village Ski Resort in Alberta is in the perfect position for piling up powder
California’s Snowpack Is High Above Average—but Its Drought Is Far From Over
While extreme storms have boosted the state’s snowpack, they’ve also caused destructive flooding
Why Some Western Snow Is Turning Pink
Algae bring a rosy hue to some mountain snowpacks, which might accelerate melting
How Animals May Have Conquered Snowball Earth
We know there were animals during our planet's chilliest era. But what did they look like?
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