The article discusses a new study confirming the impact of human-caused climate change on snow patterns across the Northern Hemisphere. Researchers found that snowpack has declined in at least 31 river basins, with significant implications for water supply and winter recreation. When regions warm to an average of 17 degrees Fahrenheit over the winter, snow starts melting rapidly. The Northeast and Southwest United States are among the regions losing snowpack fastest. The loss of snowpack exacerbates droughts and affects water supply, particularly in the American West. The study underscores the urgent need to address climate change to mitigate its impact on snow patterns and water resources.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/10/climate/climate-change-snowpack-decline.html