The Future Climate — Snowfall indicator shows projections of daily snowfall based on CMIP6 climate models. Snow plays a fundamental ecological role: it protects the soil from frost, serves as a water reserve, influences spring phenology, and determines the distribution of many alpine and boreal species.
The projected reduction in snowfall in many areas is one of the most evident signals of climate change, with consequences for water resources, mountain ecosystems, and biodiversity.
Data come from the Open-Meteo Climate Change API (CMIP6 models). The variable used is snowfall_sum (daily snowfall sum). Data are interpolated to the site's geographic position.
| Code | Name | Provider | Type | Coverage | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WRD_OPNCC_99 | Open-Meteo Climate Change API | Open-Meteo | db | Global | Up to 2050 |
Daily snowfall projections based on CMIP6 models. Open-Meteo Variable: snowfall_sum. Source: Open-Meteo Climate Change API. Unit: cm.