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GLOBAL WARMING DOUBLED SNOWFALL IN ALASKA — STUDY
Snowfall in south-central Alaska has dramatically increased over the last 150 years because of climate change, scientists said in a report released yesterday.

According to the study published in the journal Scientific Reports, summer snowfall has risen by about 49 percent since the mid-19th century, and winter snowfall has increased by a whopping 117 percent.

It may sound counterintuitive — after all, Alaska is experiencing the fastest rate of warming in the country, and the central part of the state has already seen its temperatures climb by 2 to 3 degrees over the last 50 years. But warmer air can hold more moisture, the researchers say, allowing for greater amounts of precipitation, including snow.

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Oh good Lord this makes me laugh!!!!!

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Yeah, it doubled snowfall, but at the same time permafrost melts in many places and many houses are giving up to erosion. I am sure in Arctic areas we will see many rapid changes, which will affect locals and animals.

not to mention increasingly warm winters here in the US. we had a near 70 degree day last week in february! these are record breaking highs and lows and cannot be ignored