NASA Earth Observations (comp.) 20260316 135148-0400 raster digital data https://neo.gsfc.nasa.gov/view.php?datasetId=SWE_M These maps show snow cover across Earth's landscapes. The colors show how many millimeters of water you would get if you converted all of that snow to liquid water. White areas show the highest values (more than 250 mm) while dark, blue-gray areas show low values (down to 1 mm). Land areas with no snow cover are light brown; lakes and oceans are light gray. Scientists track snow extent because many communities rely upon snowmelt as a main source of freshwater. Snowmelt also moistens the soil, which helps to prevent wildfires in summer.

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