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Scientists Accurately Measure Northern Hemisphere Snow Mass From Space

Researchers at the Finnish Meteorological Institute and Environment and Climate Change Canada have developed a method to more accurately measure snow mass by reducing the error margins of various observations through determined data from satellite observations, measurements made from the ground, and computer modeling.  Warming surface temperatures have driven a substantial reduction in the extent and duration of the Northern […]
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Ski Areas Taking Advantage of Abrupt Early Closure and SAVING Snow for NEXT Season

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Like all ski resorts across the northern hemisphere, Levi in Finland has to close early due to the coronavirus pandemic. The closures will have a long-lasting and dramatic economic effect on ski resorts and businesses that rely on them. Levi, though, is already preparing for a bumper season next year – by saving this year’s snow for next season. Related: Snow […]
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First Non-Glacial Ski Resort in the Northern Hemisphere OPENED This Morning

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Winter has begun in the northern hemisphere as the first non-glacial resort started their lifts turning this morning. Ruka Resort in Lapland, opened this morning, beginning one of the longest seasons in the world. The resort will remain open until at least May 2020. Related: 6 Resorts Have their Snowguns Blazing | Keystone, CO Joins #RaceToOpen for First Time in Over […]
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