""This season was anomalous not just for low totals, but for timing," said Dr. Jenny Kay of the University of Colorado Boulder and Protect Our Winters Science Alliance. "We had May-like conditions in March, and the snowpack disappeared faster than anyone could plan for.""
""This is one of the lowest snow years in nearly 100 years of records in the Upper Colorado River Basin. March brought record dryness and temperatures about 10°F above normal, devastating the snowpack right when it typically peaks," said Dr. Keith Musselman, Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Boulder and POW Science Alliance member."
""There's simply not much snow left-and what's most concerning is that years like this may become far more frequent as greenhouse gas emissions rise. This is not just a bad year, but a glimpse of the future.""
The 2025-2026 ski season faced unprecedented challenges due to heat waves and inconsistent snowfall, resulting in early closures of resorts. Protect Our Winters Alliance is mobilizing to address these issues. Experts noted that this season was marked by record dryness and temperatures significantly above normal, leading to a rapid loss of snowpack. The snowpack in the Upper Colorado River Basin, crucial for water supply, peaked early at only 55% of the average, raising concerns about future climate patterns and their impact on winter sports and local economies.
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