Interesting,

Now, if it is a significant find, start looking for mechanisms.
(e.g.: The position of the circumpolar vortex aloft?) Anyway, It
makes sense. The presence of snow makes a lot of difference in the
prevailing temperatures.

I have seen publications on the link between the onset (its timing) of
the monsoon over India and the snow cover of the Tibetan plateau.
This looks to some degree similar.

Mazzel & broge / kind regards, Evert Wesker
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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http://www.euronet.nl/users/e_wesker/


On 20 Nov 2004 19:52:50 -0800, (Mike) wrote:

U.S. winter linked to Siberian snow
Winter seasonal forecasts in Europe and the United States can be
improved by paying attention to autumn snowfall amounts in Siberia, a
study has found.
at http://www.washtimes.com/world/20041...2439-7499r.htm