"By April 1, the state's long-term snow data showed conditions unlike anything previously recorded. Of the 64 manual snow course sites in Colorado with records stretching back more than 50 years, 60 either tied or set their lowest April 1 readings ever observed."
"The state's April 1 snow water equivalent averaged just 3.3 inches across 115 SNOTEL sites, or 22% of the 30-year median. In practical terms, Colorado entered what should be peak snow season with less than a quarter of its typical mountain snowpack remaining."
Colorado and Utah have experienced the worst snow years on record, with April 1 snowpack numbers revealing nearly bare ground and historically low snow water equivalent totals. Colorado's snowpack, typically peaking in early April, showed an average of just 3.3 inches, or 22% of the 30-year median. Many snow course sites recorded their lowest readings ever, with some sites completely snowless. This unprecedented situation has significant implications for skiing, water reservoirs, and summer water supply in both states.
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