Scientists define a new category of heat wave: ‘Snow eaters’

By: Kate Yoder, Grist

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: August 14, 2026

Words: 815

Last Updated: 10 hours, 13 minutes ago

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Matthew LaPlante doesn’t have to go to a lab to see his research in action. On some mornings, he can just look out his own window in the mountains high above Salt Lake City. After a warm night when the temperature stays above freezing, he’ll wake up and see that the snow level has dropped by inches, revealing more of the aspens he taps for …

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