Strengthening influence of atmospheric rivers on global snow depth dynamics.
Li H; Ke CQ; Shen X; Wu S; Zhu Q; Cai Y; Xiao Y; Chen D; Lu X; Duan Z; He L; Xu Y
Atmospheric rivers, which are narrow paths with a lot of water vapor, make a big difference in how much snow we have. They usually make snow deeper in winter and spring but can make it less in summer and fall, especially when there's an El Niño. This study helps us understand how these rivers affect snow and why it's important to include them in climate models.