gov.noaa.ncdc:C00464
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact
NCEI Contact Information
Information for contacts at NCEI.
information
pointOfContact
2023-06-23
ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data
ISO 19115-2:2009(E)
EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset Registry
2008-11-12
publication
International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (OGP) Geomatics Committee
http://www.epsg-registry.org/
Data Search Application
EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset Registry Application
Interface to the EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset Registry
search
custodian
International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (OGP) Geomatics Committee
http://www.epsg-registry.org/export.htm?gml=urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::9822
Download
Coordinate Reference System data in GML
Coordinate Reference System data in GML
download
custodian
urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::9822
Unknown
Snowstorm Database
2012-11-30
publication
NCEI DSI 3288_01
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00464
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
publisher
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
User Engagement and Services Branch
+1 (828) 271-4800
+1 (828) 271-4876
151 Patton Avenue
Veach-Baley Federal Building, Room 468
Asheville
NC
28801-5001
USA
ncei.orders@noaa.gov
8:00 - 6:00 Eastern
publisher
tableDigital
The Snowstorm Database is a collection of over 500 snowstorms dating back to 1900 and updated operationally. Only storms having large areas of heavy snowfall (10-20 inches or greater) are included. The spatial extent includes the contiguous U.S. but the most storms are in the eastern two thirds of the U.S. This is the only comprehensive data set with starting and ending dates along with daily and total storm snowfall for large snowstorms from 1900 to the present. The data is archived in shapefile format, one shapefile per storm. Shapefiles are a non-proprietary spatial format widely used in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Each shapefile contains daily and storm total snowfall for weather stations that were affected by the snowstorm. The snowfall data comes from the Global Historical Climatological Network - Daily (GHCN-D).
The original purpose of this data set was to provide input for the calculation of the Regional Snowfall Index (RSI) and the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale (NESIS), which are snowfall impact scales produced operationally by NCDC. This data has also been used for analyzing trends of large snowstorms. The data can be used to make maps of historical snowstorms or for exploratory data analysis of historical storms. Archiving the data as shapefiles allows external users such as emergency managers, researchers, or anyone from snow sensitive entities to use the data directly in a GIS.
onGoing
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Customer Engagement Branch
1-828-271-4800
1-828-271-4876
151 Patton Avenue
Veach-Baley Federal Building, Room 468
Asheville
NC
28801-5001
USA
ncei.orders@noaa.gov
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov
HTTPS
Web Browser
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
NCEI home page with information, data access and contact information.
information
8:00 - 6:00 Eastern
pointOfContact
asNeeded
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/metadata/images/C00465_RSI-image.jpg
RSI map based on Snowstorm Database
JPEG
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Solid Precipitation > Snow
Earth Science > Terrestrial Hydrosphere > Snow/Ice > Snow Depth
Earth Science > Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Meteorological Hazards
theme
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
HTTPS
Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
Precipitation
theme
Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs)
2017
publication
Release 2017
World Meteorological Organization, United Nations
https://public.wmo.int/en/programmes/global-climate-observing-system/essential-climate-variables
HTTP
Information
GCOS Essential Climate Variables
Overview of the GCOS Essential Climate Variables.
information
custodian
Continent > North America > United States Of America
place
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
HTTPS
Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
Vertical Location > Land Surface
stratum
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
HTTPS
Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
Snow Measuring Rod
instrument
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
HTTPS
Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
Meteorological Stations
platform
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
HTTPS
Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
T: Daily - < Weekly
dataResolution
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Temporal Data Resolution Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
HTTPS
Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
H: 10 km - < 50 km
dataResolution
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
HTTPS
Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
dataCentre
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
HTTPS
Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
Snowfall
Snowstorms
Societal Impacts
GIS
Shapefiles
Shapefiles are processed and made available as soon as possible after a snowstorm event. The database does not update on a regular basis as snowstorms arrive irregularly.
otherRestrictions
Cite as: Squires, Mike(2012). Snowstorm Database [Indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. [Access date]
otherRestrictions
Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
otherRestrictions
Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale
2011-01-01
publication
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/metadata/geoportal/rest/metadata/item/gov.noaa.ncdc:C00453/html
HTTPS
Information
Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale
Product uses the Snowstorm Database for development--a precursor to the Regional Snowfall Index.
download
crossReference
collection
Regional Snowfall Impact Scale
2011-01-01
publication
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/metadata/geoportal/rest/metadata/item/gov.noaa.ncdc:C00465/html
HTTPS
Information
Regional Snowfall Impact Scale
Product uses the Snowstorm Database for development. It is an evolution of the NESIS, see the landing page for more information about the RSI Index
download
crossReference
collection
vector
eng; USA
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Windows, ArcGIS
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-125.0
-66.0
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50.0
ground condition
1900-01-01
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact
NCEI Contact Information
Information for contacts at NCEI.
information
distributor
In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
Shapefile
http://www.esri.com/library/whitepapers/pdfs/shapefile.pdf
Shapefile
http://www.esri.com/library/whitepapers/pdfs/shapefile.pdf
TXT
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/metadata/geoportal/rest/metadata/item/gov.noaa.ncdc:C00464/html
HTTPS
Landing Page
NCEI Dataset Landing Page
Landing page for the dataset.
information
50
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/snowstorm-database/
HTTPS
Download
NCEI Direct Download
Direct download for dataset files.
download
50
https://gis.ncdc.noaa.gov/maps/ncei/rsi
HTTPS
Map Search Application
NCEI GIS Map Portal
GIS map application to visualize dataset layers.
search
1
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/snowstorm-database/archive/snowstorm-db_shapefile-readme_c20130529.txt
HTTPS
Information
Dataset README
Please refer to the README file for more information about the dataset.
information
The Snowfall Database uses Global Historical Climatatology Network - Daily (GHCN-D), which has automated quality control built into its processing. Once the starting and ending dates of a snowstorm are identified, daily data from GHCN-D is extracted and brought into ArcGIS. At that point an analyst removes stations that are not part of the storm. Stations that were part of the storm are checked to ensure that only days with snowfall are included in the snowfall total. The data is then checked for any stations whose total snowfall is statistically different from it's neighbors using Local Moran's Index (see documentation). Stations flagged from this test are checked for spatial consistency. It is assumed that all data is correct unless there is enough evidence otherwise. The station may be kept or rejected, but not values are changed. The analyst then looks for any stations that appear spatially inconsistent with its neighbors. Some of the factors that can make a station or stations appear spatially in consistent are topography, lake effect snow, changes in temperature during the storm (wet vs. dry snow), and spatial variability.
For more information on the creation of this data, please view the documentation associated with the data.
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
processor
Source dataset
Global Historical Climatology Network - Daily (GHCN-Daily), Version 2
publication
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00838
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
originator
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/metadata/geoportal/rest/metadata/item/gov.noaa.ncdc:C00838/html
HTTPS
Web Browser
Global Historical Climatology Network - Daily (GHCN-Daily), Version 2
Landing page for the Global Historical Climatology Network - Daily (GHCN-Daily), Version 2, including links and other information.
information
1900-01-01
Source dataset
Global Historical Climatology Network - Daily (GHCN-Daily), Version 3
publication
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00861
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
originator
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/metadata/geoportal/rest/metadata/item/gov.noaa.ncdc:C00861/html
HTTPS
Web Browser
Global Historical Climatology Network - Daily (GHCN-Daily), Version 3
Landing page for the newest release of Global Historical Climatology Network - Daily (GHCN-Daily), Version 3, including links and other information.
information
1900-01-01
repository
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
2015-04-22T00:00:00
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Bulk metadata change applied on 2023-06-23. See version control repository history for metadata change details.