That innocent handful of snow could contain far more than winter magic. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser explains why: ...

Snowpack in the Colorado Rockies is closely monitored, with about 40 million people in seven U.S. states and about two ...

Windblown dust delivers nutrients to algae on Greenland ice, darkening the surface and accelerating melting and sea level ...

Even with air temperatures below freezing, snow and ice can still melt. Here’s why warm sun, ground heat and humidity matter ...

When you hold a lighter or a match to a snowball, the butane, lighter fluid, or wood particles are burning. As they burn, they release soot. Because the snowball is cold, the soot instantly condenses ...

Resorts are increasingly seeking solutions to freshen up the brown slopes spanning the American West this winter, even as the East Coast grapples with back-to-back storms.

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Yes, you can eat a little snow, and so can your children and your dog — but there are some risks to consider. Here’s what to ...

The surrounding air affects how snowflakes develop. In drier air, growth is slow and produces simple, compact or column-like designs that create dry, powdery snow. Humid air accelerates snowflake ...

Snow droughts are concerning because they threaten livelihoods. Ski resorts forced to take drastic action amid record-breaking drought: 'People are … so desperate' first appeared on The Cool Down.

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European ski resorts stand out for their sustainability efforts, designed to reduce their impact, rather than for their ability to attract large crowds.