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March 31, 2026
Rhode Island Receives New 24-Hour State Snowfall Record
New 24-hour snowfall record for Rhode Island on February 22–23, 2026.
March 27, 2026
A Closer Look at the Pacific Northwest Coast
The Coastal Relief Model Volume 8, which models the United States’ Pacific Northwest region, has received a substantial update.
March 23, 2026
Staying One Step Ahead of Tsunamis
An explanation of the types of tsunami data that NCEI stewards, as well as its practical applications.
March 11, 2026
Assessing the Global Temperature and Precipitation Analysis in February 2026
February 2026 was Earth’s fifth-warmest February since records began in 1850, with a surface temperature 2.12°F (1.18°C) above the 20th-century average.
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NCEI maintains one of the most significant archives on Earth, with comprehensive oceanic, atmospheric, and geophysical data. We archive over 229 terabytes of data each month from over 130 observing platforms.
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NCEI provides access to an extensive archive of environmental data through several platforms. We deliver the climate, coastal, oceanographic, and geophysical data you need in a variety of formats.
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