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How to Play in the Snow…For Science!

Join Community Snow Observations to measure snow depth and help scientists study climate change. Every observation counts!

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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

Register here to talk with a Cryosphere Hazards Scientist about Community Snow Observations during SciStarter LIVE on Jan 24th.

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