Rising Temperatures at Ski Resorts

Below are two charts to highlight temperature and snowfall trends at global ski resorts.

  • Bridge to Year over Year Average Temperature differences: This chart highlights the year over year temperature differences in average across resorts for that continent.
  • Bridge to Year over Year Average Snowfall differences: This chart highlights the year over year snowfall differences in average across resorts for that continent.
Asian ski resorts have experienced a significant temperature increase of 3 degrees F in the past 23 years. Oceania resorts are probably most exposed to global warming as the average temperatures across resorts is approximately 31 degrees F which is right around the snow/rain zone.
In terms of snowfall, Asian and European resorts have experienced a decline of almost 26 cm of snowfall per resort since the year 2000. Select the region below to learn more.

Although the average trends flat, North American resorts have had significant temperature and snowfall fluctuation in the past 23 years. Temperautres have risen more than 2 degrees F over the previous year on more than 3 oaacssions.

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Bridge to Year over Year Average Temperature differences


Bridge to Year over Year Average Snowfall differences