What the Worst Winter in 60 Years Did to Ski Resorts

2018 was one of the driest seasons on record. How many resorts can survive another like it? A single down season isn’t rare, but this year should still be a harbinger. While precipitation has remained flat in recent years, the snowpack at ski resorts is shrinking. Temperatures are warming. This story cites an analysis released by the Impact Lab showing that if warming trends continue, resorts should expect to lose a month of the season within the next two decades.