How is snow made? An atmospheric scientist describes the journey of frozen ice crystals from clouds to the ground
There are an infinite number of paths an ice crystal can take before you touch it.
Feb. 26, 2024 • ~6 min
Forever chemicals in ski wax are being spread on snowy slopes
Synthetic chemicals found in ski wax have been found in the snow and soil on ski slopes and could pose a toxic threat to the environment.
Feb. 12, 2024 • ~7 min
How can I get ice off my car? An engineer who studies airborne particles shares some quick and easy techniques
When you’re running late in the winter, you don’t want to have to spend time scraping frost off your windshield. Try some expert-recommended techniques instead.
Feb. 2, 2024 • ~5 min
What is an atmospheric river? With flooding and mudslides in California, a hydrologist explains the good and bad of these storms and how they’re changing
These giant rivers in the sky are both destructive and essential for the Western U.S. water supply.
Jan. 30, 2024 • ~8 min
What is an atmospheric river? With California under flood alerts, a hydrologist explains the good and bad of these storms and how they’re changing
These giant rivers in the sky are both destructive and essential for the Western U.S. water supply.
Jan. 30, 2024 • ~8 min
What is an atmospheric river? With millions of people under flood alerts, a hydrologist explains the good and bad of these storms and how they’re changing
These giant rivers in the sky are both destructive and essential for the Western U.S. water supply.
Jan. 30, 2024 • ~8 min
What is an atmospheric river? With millions of people under flood alerts, a hydrologist explains these storms and how they’re changing
These giant rivers in the sky are also essential for the Western U.S. water supply. Their rain and snowfall is expected to become more intense as the planet warms.
Jan. 30, 2024 • ~8 min
What is an atmospheric river? A hydrologist explains the good and bad of these flood-prone storms and how they’re changing
These giant rivers in the sky are bringing more intense rainfall as the planet warms.
Jan. 30, 2024 • ~7 min
Tahoe avalanches: What causes innocent-looking snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and skier explains, with tips for surviving
A deadly avalanche at Palisades Tahoe, home of the 1960 Winter Olympics, shows the risk as snow layers melt and new snow falls.
Jan. 11, 2024 • ~8 min
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