About this episode

The episode discusses the innovative snow storage strategy being implemented by Colorado ski resorts to cope with warmer winters.

Some Colorado ski resort managers are trying a new strategy as they recover from an unusually warm and dry winter, in hopes of making next season better. The concept is called snow storage. Basically, resorts gather piles of leftover snow from the end of ski season and shield them from the sun and heat. The hope is that most of that snow will make it through the summer – and translate into a solid base of snow when the next ski season begins later this year. So, what makes snow storage possible? And does it actually work? Reporter Betsy Welch recently saw examples of snow storage in action and wrote about it for the Colorado Sun . She joined Erin O'Toole to talk about whether it's a source for hope as resorts cope with a warmer climate and less snow. * * * * * Sign up for the In The NoCo newsletter: Visit KUNC.org Questions? Feedback? Story ideas? Email us: NOCO@KUNC.org Like what you're hearing? Help more people discover In The NoCo by rating the show on your favorite podcast app. Thanks! Host and Producer: Erin O'Toole Executive Producer: Brad Turner Theme music by Robbie Reverb Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions In The NoCo is a production of KUNC News and Community Radio…

People in this episode

Host: Erin O'Toole

Guest: Betsy Welch

Topics covered

• snow storage
• Colorado ski resorts
• climate change
• winter sports
• sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KUNC, Colorado Sun

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