Colorado Snowstorm Could Be Its Biggest All Year
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A late-season snowstorm is forecasted to drop over two feet of snow across the Rocky Mountains this week, weeks after most Colorado ski resorts have closed for spring.
- The snow is unusual for this year due to a prior prolonged snow drought and record heat in March that severely reduced snowpack in the American West, with nearly 60% of Colorado in extreme or exceptional drought.
- Meteorologists say the storm will be significant in liquid content and will help improve drought and snowpack conditions, though it won't fully resolve the drought.
- Arapahoe Basin ski resort in Dillon will delay its closing weekend to capitalize on the fresh snowfall.
- The wet snow may cause broken tree branches and power outages, prompting Xcel Energy to have extra repair crews on standby.
