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Warm Weather Threatens Western Ski Resorts Amid Drought Risks

12/19/2025

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Ski resorts in the U.S. West face challenges from unusually warm weather and low snowfall.
This reduces tourism and strains water supplies in the West.
In the Midwest and Northeast, record snowfall benefits local ski areas.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warns that persistent warmth could cause drought and wildfires in the West as rain replaces snow needed for reservoirs.

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Story summary

Ski resorts in the U.S. West face challenges from unusually warm weather and low snowfall.
This reduces tourism and strains water supplies in the West.
In the Midwest and Northeast, record snowfall benefits local ski areas.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warns that persistent warmth could cause drought and wildfires in the West as rain replaces snow needed for reservoirs.