Winter weather offers many unique ways to collect and share observations that advance research. If you live in a snowy place, venture outside to measure snow depth. No snow in your area? You can contribute by observing a body of water throughout the winter or even reporting how and when storms change.
By working together, or contributions can create a better understanding of our environment.
Stay warm, The SciStarter Team
Image credit: David Hill, Oregon State University
Measure snow depth to help experts model real-time snow conditions. All you need is a ruler or yard stick and the free mobile app Snow Scope. And snow, of course! This new project is part of the NASA Citizen Science for Earth Systems Project.
Location: Anywhere there’s snow
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