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Parts of the Arctic could see less snow and more rain sooner than expected

Most of the Arctic will be rain-dominated by the end of the century if the planet keeps to the current trajectory for 3 degrees C of warming.

By Michelle McCrystall, University of Manitoba December 1, 2021
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The Arctic is often thought of as a cold, white and snowy region, but this image is rapidly changing. The Arctic is currently warming much faster than the rest of the planet and is experiencing rapid sea ice loss.

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