Faced with a devastating snow drought and record-high March temperatures, some resorts closed early. But at Aspen Mountain, die-hards celebrated the last day of the season on Sunday.
A record-breaking snow drought has residents worried about much more than slushy slopes.
Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain
Little snowpack, strikes by mountain staff and Trump administration policies that are keeping international visitors away have made this a difficult season in the Rockies and beyond.
Warm temperatures and extremely low snowfall threaten water resources for the year.
AI:A record-breaking snow drought is currently ravaging the American West, as abnormally warm temperatures and critically low snowfall levels jeopardize the region's primary water resources for the upcoming year. This severe lack of snowpack threatens to trigger significant water shortages across western states, potentially exacerbating ongoing resource disputes and long-term environmental instability in the region.Open