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Swiss Glaciers Face 13% Snow Deficit, Threatening Future

6/16/2025

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Swiss glaciers are facing a concerning winter snow deficit, measuring 13% below the 2010-2020 average, signaling another dry year ahead. This alarming trend threatens summer melting rates. Even with a snowy 2024, glaciers lost 2.4% of their volume last year, worsened by Sahara Desert dust that hastens their decline.

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Swiss glaciers are facing a concerning winter snow deficit, measuring 13% below the 2010-2020 average, signaling another dry year ahead. This alarming trend threatens summer melting rates. Even with a snowy 2024, glaciers lost 2.4% of their volume last year, worsened by Sahara Desert dust that hastens their decline.