Earth Observatory Extreme Weather Events Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) snow Winter Grips Japan Guest authors February 10, 2026 0 The country’s northern regions are accustomed to snow, but unrelenting storms have snarled transportation and caused other challenges this winter.
Earth Observatory snow Topography A Grand, Snow-Rimmed Canyon Guest authors February 7, 2026 0 A dusting of white highlighted the Colorado Plateau around the deep gorge, while shadows created a visual illusion.
Earth Observatory Extreme Weather Events Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) snow Terra A Winter Blanket Covers North Carolina Guest authors February 6, 2026 0 In late January 2026, a strong, moisture-laden storm dropped snow across nearly the entire state, spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlantic Coast.
Earth Observatory Human Dimensions Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission) Landsat 9 Milano Cortina 2026 Guest authors February 5, 2026 0 About 2,900 Olympic athletes have converged on northern Italy to sort out who is the GOAT—or perhaps the stoat.
Cryosphere Earth Observatory Extreme Temperatures Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission) Surface Water Chilled New York City Guest authors February 4, 2026 0 Ice in the Hudson River hugged the shore of Manhattan amid a deep freeze.
Earth Observatory Cracking Antarctic Sea Ice Guest authors February 3, 2026 0 Icebreakers play a critical role in delivering supplies to America’s largest research base in Antarctica.
Earth Observatory Cracking Antarctic Sea Ice Guest authors February 3, 2026 0 Icebreakers play a critical role in delivering supplies to America’s largest research base in Antarctica.
Earth Observatory Land Cover Land Use Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission) Landsat 9 snow Vegetation Seasons Change in Southwest Virginia Guest authors February 2, 2026 0 From autumn color to a winter-white finish, forested areas around Blacksburg trade foliage for snow over the span of two months.
Earth Observatory Land Cover Land Use Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission) Landsat 9 snow Vegetation Seasons Change in Southwest Virginia Guest authors February 2, 2026 0 From autumn color to a winter-white finish, forested areas around Blacksburg trade foliage for snow over the span of two months.
Climate Modeling Earth Observatory Earth Visualization & Mapping Extreme Temperatures Goddard Space Flight Center Extreme January Cold Guest authors January 30, 2026 0 Following a significant winter storm, frigid temperatures lingered in late January 2026 across a vast swath of the U.S.