Ski Resorts In The West Battle Low Snowpack And High Temps
• Western U.S. ski resorts are struggling with low snowpack and warm temperatures, leading to limited operations.
• Rain instead of snow is worsening water supply concerns and increasing risks of wildfires and drought in the West.
• Northeast and Midwest ski areas are benefiting from record snowfall this December, contrasting with the challenges in the West.
Western ski resorts face low snowpack, high temperatures
Western U.S. ski resorts are currently facing significant operational challenges due to unseasonably warm temperatures and low snowpack. These conditions have led to limited lift openings in popular destinations like Lake Tahoe and the postponement of ice-related attractions in Utah.
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