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Snow in the Shadow of the Andes
On the eastern, arid side of the Andes, the plains of southern Argentina stretch from the mountains to the Atlantic coast. The landscape often appears dry and brown, interrupted by colorful glacier-fed lakes, but a storm in early April 2026 blanketed swaths of the land in white. The MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) on NASA’s Terra satellite captured this image of the snowy Patagonian Desert…
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Stormy, Snowy Winter for Hokkaido
On February 5, 2026, the MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) on NASA’s Terra satellite acquired this image of snow-covered landscapes across Hokkaido. With more than 31 active volcanoes, the island features several large caldera lakes, including at least five that are visible in the image. (Calderas are large depressions formed by volcanic eruptions.) In the east, forested windbreaks around Nakashibetsu form a checkerboard pattern, while to the…
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A Winter Blanket Covers North Carolina
A potent winter storm in late January 2026 left much of North Carolina dealing with significant snow accumulations. Though the state is no stranger to snow, such widespread coverage is unusual. This image, acquired on February 2 with the MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) on NASA’s Terra satellite, reveals a nearly continuous blanket of white stretching from mountain cities in the west to beachfront towns…
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The West Faces Snow Drought
The mountains of the western United States are sporting thin winter coats in early 2026. Although most regions saw average or above-average precipitation in fall and early winter, warmer temperatures meant that much of it fell as rain. The result has been an unusually low snowpack for this time of year, constituting a snow drought. This image, acquired with the MODIS (Moderate Resolution…
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Snow Buries the U.S. Interior and East
A potent winter storm left a wide band of snow stretching from the U.S. Southwest to New England in late January 2026. The heavy snow, along with bitterly cold temperatures, sleet, and ice, created treacherous travel conditions, toppled power lines, and caused widespread school closures, according to news reports. On the afternoon of January 26, the VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) on…
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Snow Buries Kamchatka
It has been an eventful few months for the Northern Hemisphere atmosphere. An unusually early sudden stratospheric warming episode in late November appears to have factored into a weakened and distorted polar vortex at times in December, likely causing extra waviness in the polar jet stream. This helped fuel extensive intrusions of frigid air into the mid-latitudes, contributing to cold snaps in North America, Europe, and Asia, and…
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AAA: First Snow of the Season in the Forecast
According to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, about 46 percent of all crashes involving bad weather take place during the colder months. Snowstorms, bad weather, and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every year. And November through March can be an especially busy time for dead…
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Philadelphia Eagles & The Realest™ to Sell Commemorative Snow From Sunday’s Memorable Playoff Win
To mark Sunday’s thrilling victory in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, Philadelphia Eagles fans will now have the opportunity to purchase snow collected right from the playing surface of Lincoln Financial Field. The snow, being offered in partnership with The Realest™, has been collected, carefully preserved, and authenticated to allow fans to own a genuine piece of Eagles history.…
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Best Pickup Truck Modifications
Getting a pickup truck is very exciting thanks to all the extra space and utility it brings. However, a standardized pickup lacks the necessary components to fulfil all your needs. That is where aftermarket modifications come in as they allow you to custom build your truck to fit your unique requirements. Additions like new lighting or bed liners can really…
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Meyer® – Licensed Snow Plows and Spreaders of Ram and Jeep® Trucks and SUVs
CLEVELAND, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Beginning this fall, Ram and Jeep® owners and enthusiasts can easily equip their vehicle with a Ram or Jeep licensed Meyer snow plow and spreader. All plows and spreaders will be engineered and manufactured in the USA and available at your local participating Ram and Jeep dealerships. Marcus Scherer, Meyer CEO, says, “We are proud of the…
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