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Field of grass in the forefront with a patch of snow to the right, along with layers of mountains and cloudy sky in the background.

March 2, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for February 28, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 32.1% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

A chaceon crab below methane hydrate and on top of large mussels.

February 28, 2023

Visualizing Coastal Ocean Acidification

The North American Coastal Ocean Acidification Indicators Climatologies provide valuable ocean acidification information for the coastal ocean.

Snow covers roadways near HWY 360 south of DFW Airport

February 24, 2023

The Great Texas Freeze: February 11-20, 2021

On February 11-20, 2021, a historical winter event occurred across the state of Texas that set many records, including being the first billion-dollar weather disaster of that year.

A mountain range covered in trees and snow.

February 23, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for February 21, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 34.7% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

Aerial view of Sheenjek River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

February 23, 2023

NASA DEVELOP Spring 2023 Term at NCEI

The spring 2023 NASA DEVELOP team at NCEI will create snow variability maps and time series analyses in order to help refuge managers track changes in snow conditions.