Global warming shifting Arctic and Antarctic precipitation to rain, impacting energy cycles.
Global warming is causing more rain instead of snow in icy regions. Scientists studied precipitation types in key areas like the Arctic, Antarctica, and Tibetan Plateau. They found that snow is the main type of precipitation in some places, while others have a mix of rain, snow, and sleet. The amount of sleet days is increasing due to temperature changes. A model was created to predict when rain turns into snow or sleet. The model performed better than existing datasets. This research helps us understand how precipitation types are changing in icy regions.
