Olympians, scientists marvel at the wonder of snow. Here's why

As snow powers the Winter Olympics, you probably underestimate the simple snowflake. For starters, snow isn't technically ...
Science X Network

In the ocean's marine 'snow,' a scientist seeks clues to future climate

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EurekAlert!

Snow? Increasingly ‘no,’ according to new research

A new peer-reviewed study examining regional snow cover trends across the Northern Hemisphere suggests shrinking snow coverage and seasonal shifts in when the wintry layer comes and goes.
University of Nevada, Reno

Ask the professor: what makes Tahoe snow so unique?

State Climatologist and Professor Baker Perry answers questions about the science of snow in the Sierras, and how different weather patterns affect local snowpacks.

With time running out, snow drought and warm weather raise wildfire risk in the West

The snowpack is well below average in nearly all Western states, as higher-than-usual temperatures make for a warm, dry ...
The Conversation

What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine‑made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere

Keith Musselman receives funding from the National Science Foundation. He is a member of the Science Alliance for the non-profit Protect Our Winters. Agnes Macy receives funding from the National ...