dataset · Global

Snow cover extent from 1982 to present derived from satellite observations

This dataset provides daily estimates of snow-covered land areas obtained from observations collected by multiple optical satellite instruments. As snow cover plays a crucial role in weather and climate, this data is particularly valuable for monitoring, estimating and assessing relevant changes. It provides Level 3 collated (L3C) processed products, namely global daily single-sensor Snow cover fraction viewable (SCFV) and Snow cover fraction on ground (SCFG) products, both of which are based on

Source details

Licence: other

Evidence quality: 12

Listed in cds public catalogue API on 2026-10-16; relevance/value screened (haiku).

Metadata checked: 2026-10-14T13:20:00.000Z

Evidence

• https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/api/catalogue/v1/collections/satellite-snow-cover-extent
• https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/datasets/satellite-snow-cover-extent

Check upstream coverage, uncertainty and licence before use. Station observations are not forecasts or design levels.