Topics Snow & Ice
Arctic Sea Ice Near Record Low Extent
Arctic sea ice will soon reach its minimum extent for 2019—the 18th year in a row below average.
Western Drought Trends
This winter may have been wet, but western droughts are trending worse overall with climate change.
Western Snowpack Above Average This Year
Due to record winter precipitation, this year’s western snowpack is above average for just the third time in ten years — a happy exception to an overall downward trend.
Top U.S. Freshwater Use by State
Can you guess how your state uses the most water?
Top U.S. Freshwater Use by Industry
Public supply makes up a small fraction of our country’s freshwater needs. Take a look at which sectors are thirstiest.
Climate Change & Water Use
Here’s how climate change affects our water supply.
2018’s Billion-Dollar Disasters Show Weather & Climate Impacts Across the U.S.
2018 saw another near-record number of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in the U.S.
Future Days Below Freezing
Climate change is leading to fewer days below freezing, affecting winter sports that depend on snow-friendly temperatures
