Snow and ice in The Netherlands

Two Terra MODIS images, with 250 meter detail, show snow and ice conditions in The Netherlands on 3 and 8 January 2010.

3 januari 2010

3 January 2010
8 januari 2010

8 January 2010
Click on the images to see the high resolution image. source MODIS: LAADS Data Centre

 

Ice developments can clearly be observed in the large central lakes of The Netherlands; Marker Lake and IJssel Lake. Some other nice details are:

  • No snow on the Wadden isle of Vlieland while all other islands are snow-covered.
  • Woods/forests still appear.
  • Water vapour cloud from nuclear power station Doel, just north of the town of Antwerp.

The images are shown in a 'traditional' false colour combination, see band combinations for more information.