Warmer Winters Threaten U.S. Snowpack and Water Supply, Say 2 Dartmouth Professors Warmer winters threaten the snowpack in the western U.S. and ice cover in the East which is due to rising temperatures according to scientists. Projections show rising temperatures throughout this century will result in decreased snowfall threatening the water supply and the $67 billion snow sports industry. Snow hovered near record-low depths this season and the Great Lakes had their […] Industry News David Michael | July 2, 2024 0 Comments
Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act Into Law On August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law after the House of Representatives had narrowly voted in its favor last Friday with 220-207 votes. President Joe Biden remarked duringย the Actโs signing,ย โWith this law, the American people won and the special interests lost.โ Related: A Climate Change Win: Arapahoe Basin, CO, Chief Speaks Out in Praise […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 18, 2022 6 Comments
California’s Unpredictable Climate Could Forecast A Future With No Snow A massive snowstorm is currently hitting the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe region dumping three to six feet of snow by the end of the week.ย A few weeks ago, the region was ravaged by high winds and dry conditions which sparked wildfires throughout California. This dramatic shift in the region’s climate is only expected to get worse, and this “precipitation […] Weather Nick Retterer | January 29, 2021 0 Comments
The Cost Of Climate Change In The Ski Industry Every year The U.S. Ski Industry adds about $23 Billion dollars to the U.S. Economy. Not only is the ski industry important to the economy, but its important to many of us who enjoy skiing and snowboarding as a lifestyle and sport. Climate change and the increase in temperature across the globe directly threatens the ski industry because winter sports […] Industry News Brian Werner | October 26, 2018 0 Comments