Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Climate change may complicate avalanche risk across the Pacific Northwest

This winter was one of the warmest on record across the West. As a result, many snowy, alpine areas have seen bouts of winter rainfall where there would ordinarily only be snow. These unusual weather patterns have contributed to an abysmal ski season, but they can also set the stage for dangerous av...

Climate change may complicate avalanche risk across the Pacific Northwest
Image: Phys.org
This winter was one of the warmest on record across the West. As a result, many snowy, alpine areas have seen bouts of winter rainfall where there would ordinarily only be snow. These unusual weather patterns have contributed to an abysmal ski season, but they can also set the stage for dangerous avalanches.

Originally published at Phys.org

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