Friday, 25 October 2024

Siberia mid-October snow extent greater in 2024 than in past years. Could impact Europe's winter


Fall Snow in Siberia
By KlimaNachrichten

There is news from this part of Russia that often goes through the roof in the media. Forest fires or unusual summer temperatures come to mind. If only we had a speed limit in Germany, or at least installed more wind turbines, then it wouldn't be so bad.

We have already recommended Ventusky several times here. The site visualizes weather data in an excellent way.

The snow cover can be displayed and there is interesting data from Siberia. The snow cover in mid-October 2024 is greater than it has been in recent years.

Ventusky himself believes it could have an impact on the winter weather in Europe because such large areas are already covered in snow. A line was drawn at the westernmost boundary in 2024, so you can see what the extent has been in recent years.
Screenshot Ventusky
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It is likely that this anomaly will not reach the media. Yet it is good evidence of more moisture in the atmosphere. But one that can also have an effect on the weather and temperatures in the opposite direction. But that doesn't induce clicks so well.


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