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Science of Snow National Snow and Ice Data Center
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Here's why the US has the lowest snow cover in over a decade, snow cover
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The U.S. is missing a ton of snow — even with recent storms, snow cover
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Antarctic sea ice near historic lows: Arctic ice continues decline
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