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ECV Products and Requirements |
Snow
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Snow refers to forms of ice crystals that precipitate from the atmosphere (usually from clouds) and undergo changes on the Earth's surface. Snow cover on the ground plays a significant role in the climate system due to its high albedo, heat insulation and contribution to soil moisture and runoff, thus an important variable in monitoring climate change. | |
| Domain: | Terrestrial | |
| Subdomain: | Cyrosphere | |
| Scientific Area: | Snow and Ice | |
| ECV Steward: | Huilin Li | |
| Products: | Area covered by snow; Snow depth; Snow water equivalent | |
Change in Snow Cover Extend
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Figure: 12-month running anomalies of monthly snow extent are plotted on the 7th month using values from November 1966 to December 2018. Source : Global Snow Lab,, https://climate.rutgers.edu/snowcover/chart_anom.php?ui_set=0&ui_region… |
