Halogen activation and its role in Arctic surface ozone depletion events (ODEs) is modeled using WRF-Chem.• Two halogen activation mechanisms are implemented (1) surface snow and (2) blowing snow.• A spring 2012 case study indicates that both mechanisms can trigger near-surface ODEs, but that surface snow dominates.
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