It's not as easy as going into your backyard and sticking a ruler in the snow to measure the snowfall. |
Officials who manage wildlife are very interested in our measurement capabilities. In addition to polar bears needing a lot of snow to create their dens, polar foxes and sled dogs use the snow for insulation. Field mice and lemmings can remain active throughout the coldest winters, searching for plant food in a network of tunnels under the snow. |
The amount of snow on top of sea ice is also very important for wildlife. Officials who manage wildlife are very interested in our validation abilities. |