NORTHERN HEMISPHERE

SNOW COVER

CONTENTS

• README

DATA

Weekly 89X89 Snow Cover Data (1988-Present): Data

Weekly 2x2 Snow Cover Data (1988-Present): Data

(Note: This data will only work on a SUN workstation. If using another

type platform you must convert the 89x89 weekly data to 2x2 using the

FORTRAN program provided on this page.)

Weekly Snow Cover Calendar Files: Calendar Files

Land/Sea masks (89x89 - land_sea_mask; 2x2 - mask2d): Land/Sea Masks

Northern Hemisphere Grid: NH Grid

PROGRAMS

• FORTRAN code to read 89x89 snow data: Program

• FORTRAN code to convert 89x89 snow data to 2x2 degree: Program

  (Note: This code requires the data file mask2d).

GRAPHICS

• Get the following to view 2x2 degree snow cover using GrADS:

  Program

  GrADS Attribute

  GrADS Control

  (Note: Please read the README file for how to use. Also, understand

  that this software was developed on a UNIX platform.)

• Link to get the latest copy of GrADS:

  Grid Analysis and Display System