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10 visuals that show how climate change is transforming the West’s snow and water supply
The latest National Climate Assessment warns of a shrinking snowpack and serious downstream consequences
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Mitch Tobin
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April 2024

Snow news roundup: what I've been reading and watching
Spanning the American West to bring you snow stories and visuals
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Mitch Tobin
How this spring's snowpack is stacking up
No joke: April 1 readings were decent across many parts of the West, but some areas are still stuck in a snow drought
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Mitch Tobin

March 2024

How climate change is harming the U.S. ski industry
Plus pretty photos of Telluride, from the slopes and from above.
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Mitch Tobin
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February 2024

Shoveling snow and heart attacks, plus a snowpack update
Should snow shovels come with a warning label?
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Mitch Tobin
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Snow journalism, snow drought, and snow photos
I'm building a bibliography of recent snow-related journalism that showcases great reporting, writing, and visual storytelling
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Mitch Tobin
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Why atmospheric rivers matter, plus a snowpack update
Both beneficial and hazardous, these "rivers in the sky" are major players in the West's water supply
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Mitch Tobin
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January 2024

Fun powder days amid grim climate projections
Skiing toward a "snow loss cliff" as parts of the West begin to climb out of a snow drought
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Mitch Tobin
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My favorite sites for tracking snow and the (subpar) snowpack
See it and weep: the West's snowpack remains significantly below average.
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Mitch Tobin

December 2023

Staying safe with the Winter Storm Severity Index
This pragmatic tool from federal forecasters illustrates where snow, ice, and wind can be deadly and disruptive.
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Mitch Tobin

November 2023

White Friday storm, snowpack update, and snow science news
The West's snowpack is off to a slow start, but it's still early in the season.
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Scientists use simple cameras to answer complex questions about forests and the snowpack
“Snowtography” captures how the snowpack can vary dramatically across short distances and seeks to inform how forests are managed.
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Mitch Tobin
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