From late February to early March in most years, the winter cold freezes much of the surface area of the lakes. But not so much in 2020.
Published Apr 24, 2020
Winds and currents stirred up the thin sea ice, forming delicate patterns around Anticosti Island in Quebec, Canada.
Published Mar 13, 2020Image of the Day Water Unique Imagery Snow and Ice Remote Sensing
Cold winds blowing over the sea helped form rows of cumulus clouds.
Published Mar 4, 2020Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Unique Imagery Snow and Ice
The white landscape contrasts with the dark and colorful water, which at the time had very little ice cover.
Published Jan 21, 2020
In the wake of a potent winter storm in late November in the U.S. Midwest, an unusual pattern turned up in satellite imagery.
Published Dec 6, 2019
A winter storm brought flash flooding, heavy snow, and hurricane-force winds to the Pacific Northwest.
Published Nov 27, 2019
Cold air moving over relatively warm ocean water produced a pattern of clouds that lined up in organized rows.
Published Nov 14, 2019
Several inches have fallen over Minnesota and Iowa in early November.
Published Nov 7, 2019
