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New England Winter Warming Doubles, Threatens Maple Syrup
12/5/2025
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- New England has warmed by about 4.5°F (2.5°C) since 1900, with winter temperatures rising fastest.
- A recent study notes that winter warming is occurring at roughly twice the rate of other seasons.
- Massachusetts has seen 31 fewer days of snow over the last five years, reflecting reduced snow cover.
- Changes in ocean currents and greenhouse gas emissions drive this warming, threatening maple syrup production and winter sports.
