A New Category of Heat Waves Is Melting Western US Snowpack Faster

A new category of heat waves is melting western US snowpack faster

Heat waves are not all created equal. While some bring dry heat that rapidly dries out crops, others carry a lot of moisture that can prevent sweat from evaporating off the skin. In new research published in the journal Science Advances, scientists have identified another type of heat wave that they call a "snow-eater."

Scientists link the West’s extreme snow drought to climate change

New MSU study finds clear connection between low snowpack and human-caused climate change. The post Scientists link the West’s extreme snow drought to climate change appeared first on Montana Free Press.

Scientists identified a new category of heat waves: ‘snow eaters’

"Snow eaters" are a new category of heat wave, marked by unseasonably warm weather that strips mountains of their snowpack.

Scientists define a new category of heat wave: ‘Snow eaters’

Unseasonably warm weather that rapidly melts snowpack is becoming more widespread in the U.S. West and happening earlier in the year.