Articles | Volume 26, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-26-2741-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-26-2741-2026
Research article
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24 Feb 2026
Research article |  | 24 Feb 2026

Advancements and continued challenges in observations and global modelling of atmospheric ice mass

Patrick Eriksson, Alejandro Baró Pérez, Nils Müller, Hanna Hallborn, Eleanor May, Manfred Brath, Stefan A. Buehler, and Luisa Ickes

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AR by Patrick Eriksson on behalf of the Authors (08 Jan 2026)  Author's response   Author's tracked changes   Manuscript 
ED: Referee Nomination & Report Request started (13 Jan 2026) by Blaž Gasparini
RR by Adam Sokol (20 Jan 2026)
RR by Karol Corko (25 Jan 2026)
RR by Anonymous Referee #3 (26 Jan 2026)
ED: Publish subject to minor revisions (review by editor) (30 Jan 2026) by Blaž Gasparini
AR by Patrick Eriksson on behalf of the Authors (02 Feb 2026)  Author's response   Author's tracked changes   Manuscript 
ED: Publish as is (03 Feb 2026) by Blaž Gasparini
AR by Patrick Eriksson on behalf of the Authors (13 Feb 2026)  Author's response   Manuscript 
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Our study shows that accurately representing atmospheric ice mass remains a major challenge. We compared climate models to satellite data, finding that conventional models consistently underestimate the amount of ice. While new, higher-resolution models perform better, both models and observations still have significant discrepancies. These shortcomings limit our confidence in cloud-related climate feedbacks, which are critical for our predictions of the future climate.
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