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A 'snow drought' is leaving the West’s mountains high and dry

KUNC | By Alex Hager
Published December 28, 2023 at 1:08 PM MST
Skiers cruise down the slopes at Arapahoe Basin ski area in Colorado on Nov. 13, 2023. Low precipitation has left much of the region in a "snow drought," which could have big implications for Colorado River water supply, but isn't expected to deal a financial blow to many ski resorts.
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Skiers cruise down the slopes at Arapahoe Basin ski area in Colorado on Nov. 13, 2023. Low precipitation has left much of the region in a "snow drought," which could have big implications for Colorado River water supply, but isn't expected to deal a financial blow to many ski resorts.

The limited snowfall could have big implications for the Colorado River, which gets most of its water from snow in the Rocky Mountains.

The limited snowfall could have big implications for the Colorado River, which gets most of its water from snow in the Rocky Mountains.

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