March Snows Hit Manitoba; Antarctica Nears -70C (‑94F); Above-Average Snow To Boost PG&E’s Hydropower; Nikolov Challenges Svensmark; + New Study Undermines Sea Ice Narrative

March Snows Hit Manitoba

A winter storm has swept through Manitoba, bringing heavy snowfall to the likes of Winnipeg and surrounding areas.

The storm dumped upwards of 20 cm (8 inches) of spring snow in parts of the city, marking a return to winter.

Residents woke to snow-covered streets, reduced visibility, and icy roadways, prompting warnings from Environment Canada and local authorities. While city crews are busy clearing streets, more snow is expected over the weekend.

Zooming out, total snow mass for the Northern Hemisphere keeps on keeping on:

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Antarctica Nears -70C (‑94F)

Antarctica has set a new seasonal low, edging closer to that -70C (‑94F) mark.