Warm Nights Threaten Snowpack Stability in Roaring Fork Valley
Warm Nights Threaten Snowpack Stability in Roaring Fork Valley
US · Published Jan 13, 2026
Warmer nights in Roaring Fork Valley threaten snowpack stability.
Climate change exacerbates nighttime warming, impacting snow melt.
Unstable snowpack poses risks to Colorado River water levels and local ecosystems.
Warm nights destabilizing snowpack in Roaring Fork
Warm nights are posing a significant threat to snowpack stability in the Roaring Fork Valley, including areas like Carbondale. According to Adam McCurdy from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, the snowpack is becoming increasingly vulnerable to daytime melting due to warmer nighttime temperatures. This issue is intensified by climate change, which disproportionately affects nighttime temperatures as greenhouse gases trap heat, hindering effective overnight cooling.
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