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