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The Science Behind a Warming Atmosphere and Unpredictable Winters

It is no secret that weather patterns are changing, and humans are a major driving force behind them. Our pursuit of innovation—while incredibly beneficial for food production, disease prevention, and technological advancement—is also producing changes in our atmosphere with broad and uncertain consequences. Skiers are feeling the weight of these changes particularly quickly. Winters are becoming more variable, bringing either […]
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The 23 North American Resorts That Have Already Received Over 100 Inches of Snowfall This Season

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The story of this year’s North American snowfall has been a dramatic tale of boom or bust. Areas like the powder highway in British Columbia are enjoying an early-season boom, with several resorts reporting higher-than-average snowfall. On the other hand, regions in the American Pacific Northwest have had a less-than-stellar start. But PNW skiers, do not fret: 3-6 feet of […]
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Why Does Alaska Gets So Much Snow?

Every year, as Spring dawns on North American ski resorts and the snow begins to melt, it happens: the pros ship it up to the Last Frontier. Easily the largest state in the US, Alaska is 663,298 square miles – and could comfortably fit the next three largest states inside its borders. Alaska not only has the country’s highest point (Denali at 20,320 feet), but also the coldest temperature on record (-80 F in Prospect Creek, 1971).
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The Average Winter Temperature in the U.S. Has Risen Drastically Over the Last Century

The United States has experienced a concerning rise in average temperatures over the past century, with winter emerging as the most affected season. While all seasons have warmed by several degrees, rising winter temperatures are especially damaging for skiers and snowboarders, leading to poorer snow quality, reduced snowfall, shorter seasons, and more frequent hazardous conditions. Related: Killington, VT, Holds Off […]
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Satellites Detect Seasonal Pulses in Earth’s Glaciers—And It Looks Like a Giant Heartbeat

The Malaspina Glacier in southeastern Alaska is so massive that its ice spreads across the coastal plain like pancake batter—but new NASA analysis shows it behaves less like a frozen slab and more like a living, pulsing system. Using millions of satellite images collected between 2014 and 2022, NASA scientists have discovered that glaciers around the world speed up and […]
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Nationwide U.S. Snow Cover Hits Highest Early-Season Level in 20 Years

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Snow–for skiing and snowboarding, the more the better, right? Most riders would agree, and further proof is the popularized phrase, “No friends on a powder day.” While some areas of the Western United States are experiencing below-average snowfall, the Northeast is thriving with the opposite. But what is the overall trend? According to Chris Vickers, WTOL Chief Meteorologist, the United […]
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Vail Mountain, CO, Ranked Most Climate-Resistant Ski Resort in the World

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Climate Change is widely considered the most significant threat facing the ski industry. This winter is already highlighting the disruptive nature of changing weather patterns. Some western resorts have pushed back opening dates, while the East Coast is experiencing a banner start to the season. Related: Arizona Snowbowl Has Defied the Season with a Blockbuster 57 Inches of Snow While the […]
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Early-Season Snowpack Struggles in the West as the East Surges Ahead

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Winter is starting to settle in across North America, but the story of November’s snowpack depends entirely on where you look. In the West, the season is off to a slow and uneven start—with many basins sitting far below normal. Meanwhile, the Northeast is stacking up impressive early-season totals, led by standout performers like Jay Peak and Stowe in Vermont. […]
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It Still Has Not Snowed in Denver, CO, Moving 2025 Into the 6th Longest Snow Drought Year in the City’s History

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Denver, Colorado, is famous for its snowy mountain backdrop, world-class skiing, and as a starting point for any type of winter fun you can ask for. However, the Mile High City has yet to experience any winter weather as of November 18. The last recorded snowfall of the season was April 18, meaning that the city has gone over 210 […]
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The World’s Largest Iceberg is Falling Apart

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For decades, A23a has loomed as one of the most famous icebergs on Earth. Weighing nearly a trillion metric tons and once stretching over 1,418 square miles (3,600 square kilometers)—larger than Rhode Island or about three times the size of Los Angeles—the so-called “megaberg” has been drifting through the Southern Ocean since it calved from Antarctica’s Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in […]
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New Study From Alaska Shows Warming Soil Unleashes Metals That are Deadly to Fish and the Food Chain

A new study detailing the severity of contamination in Alaska’s rivers has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study focuses on the Salmon River, and researchers warn that similar transformations are already underway across dozens of other Arctic watersheds. The National Academy of Sciences was established in 1863 by an Act of Congress, signed […]
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Sydney, Australia, Endures Harshest Winter in Living Memory

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This past winter, Sydney, Australia, recorded one of the most striking weather patterns in recent memory—marked by both extraordinary rainfall and unusually chilly temperatures. Related: La Niña Wreaks Havoc Downunder as Extreme Rainfall Breaks Century-Long Records in Australia  According to Weatherzone data, Sydney witnessed a staggering 567.2 mm of rainfall over the three winter months—nearly doubling its long-term average of […]
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USDA Moves to Roll Back Roadless Rule, Putting 45 Million Acres of National Forest at Risk

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a landmark policy that has protected roughly 45 million acres of national forest across 37 states for nearly a quarter century. The Trump administration announced it will publish a Notice of Intent to roll back the rule on Friday, August 29, initiating a process that […]
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Snow Algae Found to Accelerate Antarctic Ice Shelf Melting

Snow algae, a microorganism found in Antarctica, has been shown to accelerate ice sheet melting. These microscopic algae thrive in snow and ice as extremophiles, capable of surviving in harsh, cold environments. When present in high concentrations, they turn snow red, reducing its reflectivity—known as ‘albedo’—and accelerating melt. A recent study led by Dr. Liang Dong from the Aerospace Information […]
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Breckenridge, CO, Receives Dark Sky Certification

The town of Breckenridge, Colorado, has officially been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International as of August 2025. A Dark Sky certification shows a town’s commitment to light pollution reduction in order for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the night sky. Breckenridge’s efforts to reduce light pollution date back to 2007, when it […]
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Melting Glacier at Dachstein Gletscher Resort, Austria, Exposes Long-Lost Ski Lift Remains

As the European Alps are in the grasp of a summer heatwave, Austria’s Dachstein Glacier has retreated to reveal a historic relic: the skeletal remains of an old ski lift, once buried under thick ice. The find of the old Hunerkogel, which was constructed in 1969, is the sad testament to climate change. While this may seem counter-intuitive at first, […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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Arctic Circle, Finland, Sizzles in Historic Heatwave, Leaving Reindeer Struggling and Santa Sweating

A record-breaking 22-day heatwave scorched northern Finland this summer, delivering a sweltering blow to the Arctic Circle—an area usually defined by its chill. The Finnish Meteorological Institute confirms this is the longest stretch of temperatures soaring above 30°C (86°F) since records began in 1961—far surpassing the previous high of 13 consecutive days in 1972. In Rovaniemi, the Arctic town famed […]
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