Snow looks clean, soft, and almost inviting. Many of us have tried catching flakes on our tongue or scooping up a handful ...

No two winter storms are alike, making them a challenge to forecast. Similarly, no two snowflakes are the same, varying in size, shape and texture. One key factor in determining the texture of snow is ...

In a way, yes - but not because the snow itself has color. According to IFL Science, when sunlight penetrates a snowpack, the ...

For decades, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has offered a snapshot of the planet's ...

As Canadians, we’re no strangers to snow––and we often take pride in our natural, snow-making abilities. Most of us know that moisture and cold air are the essential ingredients for snowfall. But, can ...

University Libraries’ Associate Professor and Head of DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library Tara Radniecki will present and discuss what she considers a timely and quintessential Libraries project ...

How many inches of pow did we receive? It’s what every powder-hound wants to know after a highly anticipated snowstorm blows through. But there’s another measurement to a snowstorm that has a more ...

PELLSTON, MI – More of Michigan had snow on the ground at Halloween last year than at Christmastime – an oddity out of sync with historical weather patterns. The problem is that natural ecosystems can ...

Perched atop Donner Pass, well over 7,000 feet, sits the Central Sierra Snow Lab, a research field station responsible for maintaining the longest running snowpack measurement in the West. Established ...

Unlocking the secret of snow. As skiers and riders, we all know snow. It blankets the mountains with deep powder during the cold winter months offering endless ground for play. But what if I told you ...