"Vail Mountain has recorded its lowest snowpack in 47 years, with just 67 inches of snow so far this season. It has been a tough season so far for many resorts located in the Rockies and out West. "We experienced one of the worst early-season snowfalls in the Western U.S. in over 30 years," Rob Katz, Chief Executive Officer, said in a press release. This has limited Vail Mountain and other resorts from opening new terrain and has decreased skier visits."
"There are currently 3.1 million Colorado residents located in areas of drought. December only saw 0.76 inches of precipitation, which is the 33rd worst total since records started being kept in 1895. The lack of snow in Colorado is not only a concern to resorts and winter enthusiasts, but also to the Rocky Mountain Region. The Rockies rely on the winter snowpack for water in the spring to sustain cities, towns, and agriculture."
Vail Mountain recorded its lowest snowpack in 47 years, totaling 67 inches so far this season, limiting terrain openings and reducing skier visits. Western resorts report snowfall about 50% below the 30-year historical average, with the Rockies down almost 60%. About 11% of terrain opened in December. NOAA reports 3.1 million Colorado residents are in drought areas and December precipitation measured 0.76 inches, the 33rd worst since 1895. Snow droughts are most severe in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, with over 80% of SNOTEL stations below the 20th percentile. October and November air temperatures were the second warmest, and water-year-to-date precipitation is 89% of the median.
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