Climate in Numbers: Melting glaciers cause droughts

Alpine glaciers recorded an average ice loss of 3.5 meters in 2022 – a new record. This is according to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The record ice loss was caused by low snowfall in the winter of 2022 and a warmer-than-average summer. In many regions, there were 20 fewer snow days below average. In some areas, there were even 50 fewer snow days. Alpine glaciers are among the fastest retreating glaciers in the world.