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  • Snow Cover Now At 56 Year High In Northern Hemisphere

    Interesting. Could be a very cold and snowy winter. (probably not the greatest for those dealing with energy issues, like much of Europe, who have been overly reliant on Russia and getting rid of coal and nuclear power).
    https://justinweather.com/2022/11/28...rn-hemisphere/
    Does it even seem possible that our planet may have the most snow cover to date on modern record? We will be looking at the Northern Hemisphere as a whole and areas with any snow cover. So that epic Lake Effect Snow Storm last week was impressive, but only covers about 1% of the area that includes the USA, Canada, Europe, Russia, and northern Asia.

    It may seem far-fetched when many of us have not seen snow yet, and some are convinced we don’t see much anymore. This nugget of data may be enough to put you over the top with anticipation for the winter ahead. The snow cover across the Northern Hemisphere has reached its highest level since measurements began in 1967 by NOAA and Rutgers University. It is currently above the 56-year mean! The supporting data is below, along with links to follow up directly on your own.

    If you are a snow lover like me, this is very exciting and puts our Faith in the Flakes into full force. On the flip side, this does bring up a sincere concern as well. A cold and snowy winter combined with high energy prices and other economic (inflation) factors may be difficult for many to afford.

    Record Snow Measurements
    The historic Lake Effect Snow across western and northern New York State in the middle of November was a headline grabber. We will begin with that, but there was much more across the Northern Hemisphere.

    Historic Lake Effect Snow


    Let’s back up to just a week ago when the nation was glued to updates of obscene snow measurements outside of Buffalo, NY. Orchard Park (home of the Buffalo Bills) led the charge off Lake Erie with 81.2 inches, most of which fell in two days. Meanwhile, the Lake Ontario band pushed 74 inches of snow up the Tughill Plateau to Natural Bridge, NY.

    Something Interesting

    The Lake Effect Event was from November 16 to 21, 2022. However, other parts of the US had their snow melting at that time. It is important to note that while one area can boom, others can be melting away.


    US Covered By Snow
    • On November 16: 41.1%
    • On November 21: 29.6%
    National Snowfall Analysis Through November 28

    Notice the orange and red of over 3 to 4 feet of snow. Beyond the Lake Effect event in New York, check out the heavy snow that has fallen across the Rockies.
    november-28-snowfall-season-usa-1.jpg


    Record Snow Cover Extent

    This is the fun part. Since 1967, NOAA has worked with The Rutgers University Global Snow Lab to measure the extent of snow across the globe. Sounds like a dream job, right?

    In the 56th year, the cover of snow has reached beyond the previous high!

    As of November 28, the Snow Coverage Extent is over 41 million square kilometers.

    Looking at the chart, this current snow is almost one full month ahead of schedule.
    November-28-snow-cover-record-northern-hemisphere.jpg


    Snow Mass as of November 25

    The Finnish Meteorological Institute shows the Northern Hemisphere snow mass is 1 Standard Deviation ABOVE the mean.
    November-28-snow-northern-hemisphere-total-mass.jpg


    Snow Water Equivalent


    The Environment and Climate Change Canada program shows the Northern Hemisphere snow water equivalent is 1 Standard Deviation ABOVE the mean.

    November-28-snow-northern-hemisphere-water-equivalent.jpg


    Sea Ice and Snow Depth

    The National Institute of Polar Research combines the sea ice, water temperatures (where ice may form soon), and snow depth. All of these are factors that can increase planetary albedo, which is a reflection of solar energy back to space off the white covered surface.


    Arctic Sea Ice


    This is still troubling. The National Snow and Ice Data Center at the University of Colorado continue to measure Arctic sea ice well below the last 30-year average. This is the time of year with little to no sun and intense cold, where the ice cover can grow rapidly. But at this point, it is below 1 Standard Deviation.




    The positive spin is that more snow across the continents can enhance the cold air masses, which can expand the cold and perhaps enhance sea ice growth.




    Note: Ocean Water is salty and freezes at a lower temperature than fresh water. This begins at 29ºF.



    Great Lakes Surface Analysis


    Water Temperatures and Ice Cover

    No ice yet and temperatures range from near 40ºF to mid 50s.




    This was the observation on November 27, 2022. This will be a great tool to continue tracking through winter. The water temperature is a factor with available Lake Effect Snow Events. When ice forms, that mechanism shuts down.

    Lake Erie is the most shallow of all the lakes and tends to freeze over first.

  • #2
    Originally posted by Gondwanaland View Post
    Interesting. Could be a very cold and snowy winter. (probably not the greatest for those dealing with energy issues, like much of Europe, who have been overly reliant on Russia and getting rid of coal and nuclear power).

    If only the socialist German chancellor who now works for Gazprom didn't begin German denuclearisation.
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    • #3
      Interesting. We've been warm so far this year (only got into the -0F for the first time last night) without much snow north of the 60th. But that's only weather and doesn't mean anything.
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      • #4
        Originally posted by Gondwanaland View Post
        Interesting. Could be a very cold and snowy winter. (probably not the greatest for those dealing with energy issues, like much of Europe, who have been overly reliant on Russia and getting rid of coal and nuclear power).
        https://justinweather.com/2022/11/28...rn-hemisphere/
        I'm looking into the possibility this is at least in part an effect of the massive Hunga Tonga underwater volcanic eruption that increased stratospheric water vapor in the southern hemisphere as much as 10%. It has had a cooling effect on the southern hemisphere, but there are indications that may also be pushing this increase snow cover in the northern hemisphere.

        One side effect is that snow itself is a massive cooling vector, reflecting 95% or more of the sunlight in the area it covers. So if we are at a snowcover max, we are likely to also see a significant cooling feedback. Couple that with changes in polar circulations that also appear to be a consequence of the volcanos impact on the southern hemisphere and we may see a good bit more cold artic air drifting down into lower latitudes.
        My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1

        If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not  bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26

        This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19

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        • #5
          No snow here yet (east-central USA), other than a dusting that melted within a few hours. But the last week has been raining like crazy. A few degrees colder and we would have had a few feet of snow.

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          • #6
            Buffalo probably accounted for half of that average a few weeks ago...
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            • #7
              And I'm still scarred for life by all the talk of "Global Cooling" when I was a kid.

              (That, and the imminent threat that overpopulation was going to do us in)

              THEN, Kennedy got shot after the Russians pushed for nuclear war over Cuba!

              How on EARTH did I turn out as nearly normal as I did!?!?!
              The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post

                How on EARTH did I turn out as nearly normal as I did!?!?!
                ? ?? ??? ????

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by tabibito View Post

                  ? ?? ??? ????
                  The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Gondwanaland View Post
                    Interesting. Could be a very cold and snowy winter. (probably not the greatest for those dealing with energy issues, like much of Europe, who have been overly reliant on Russia and getting rid of coal and nuclear power).
                    https://justinweather.com/2022/11/28...rn-hemisphere/
                    You can't cite local weather as representative of what is going on with the climate -- so say those who will then immediate cite a city breaking a high temperature record as evidence of AGW.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Diogenes View Post


                      If only the socialist German chancellor who now works for Gazprom didn't begin German denuclearisation.
                      Just to set the facts straight. From May this year:

                      https://www.dw.com/en/ex-german-chan...ard/a-61920141

                      Gerhard Schröder has rejected a nomination to the board of Russian energy company Gazprom, according to a LinkedIn post from the former German chancellor on Tuesday.

                      Earlier on Tuesday, Russian state-owned conglomerate Gazprom had confirmed its nomination of Schröder for a seat on its supervisory board, but the 78-year-old said he had told Gazprom a long time ago that he was not interested in taking up the role. "I've already told the company this," he said.


                      From his Linkedin page

                      Auf die Nominierung in den Aufsichtsrat von Gazprom habe ich schon vor längerer Zeit verzichtet. Dieses habe ich dem Unternehmen auch mitgeteilt. Insofern wundere ich mich über heute neu erschienene anderslautende Bericht
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                      The things that you're liable
                      To read in the Bible
                      It ain't necessarily so
                      ."

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                      • #12
                        We've had snow twice in November this year in SW Missouri, first about an inch and then later a dusting. A little unusual. Just timing, a combination of cold air from the north and moisture from the south converging.

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                        • #13
                          Based on the history of recent climate 'Global Warming' snow cover in one year is not an indicator of anything except extremely high snow cover. But, Global Warming may generate increases in snow cover in regions where it is stronger warm air from the South colliding with northern winds. One change of note in recent years is the storm lows that used to frequently generate extreme 'North Easter' coastal storms in the East some hurricane force storms have decreased, and the lows are tracking further north with the Jet Stream as Sothern highs become stronger. This generates an increase in the lake snow off the Great Lakes. Also the Great Lakes have not frozen early as in the past generating more lake snow. This is the same case across the Northern hemisphere. Oceans and lakes free of ice generate more snow and stronger storms particularly when the jet stream moves North and the warm air contributes to more snow.

                          It remains that snow fall in the mountain ranges is significantly deceasing over time like in the Alps and the Himalayas.

                          Changes in climate occur over many years and do not reflect 'weather' during one year.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
                            And I'm still scarred for life by all the talk of "Global Cooling" when I was a kid.

                            (That, and the imminent threat that overpopulation was going to do us in)

                            THEN, Kennedy got shot after the Russians pushed for nuclear war over Cuba!

                            How on EARTH did I turn out as nearly normal as I did!?!?!
                            Did you ...
                            My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1

                            If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not  bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26

                            This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Hypatia_Alexandria View Post

                              ...

                              Auf die Nominierung in den Aufsichtsrat von Gazprom habe ich schon vor längerer Zeit verzichtet. Dieses habe ich dem Unternehmen auch mitgeteilt. Insofern wundere ich mich über heute neu erschienene anderslautende Bericht

                              I gave up my nomination to Gazprom's Supervisory Board a long time ago. I have reported this to the company as well. In this respect, I am surprised at the different report that has just appeared today
                              My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1

                              If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not  bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26

                              This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19

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