Fig. 1

Scatter plot comparing the mean snowfall rate in CloudSat observations during the period 2007–2010 and in ERA Interim reanalysis during the period 1986–2005 at each grid point. 9 of the 1716 values, characterized by very high snowfall rates in CloudSat observations (higher than 1000 mm/year) are not shown on this figure for more clarity (see main text for details). The 1:1 line (blue line) and the linear regression line (red line) are also shown on this figure