Expert Has ‘Never Seen US Winter Like This’ as Snow Drought Sparks Warnings

Expert has ‘never seen US winter like this’ as snow drought sparks warnings

While parts of the US might have been gripped by a historic snowstorm in recent weeks, it’s been a different story for other areas of the country which are traditionally blanketed in snow at this time of year. In fact, a number of states are currently in the grip of a ‘snow drought’, seeing far lower levels of the white stuff than usual and sparking concern among experts over its potential knock-on effects in the warmer months. (Picture: Mario T…

Record snow drought a worry in the West

A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation.