How experts say climate change is impacting Arizona snowpack, water supply
As our climate changes, the snowpack in Arizona is becoming less dependable.
and last updated 2021-03-12 21:09:52-05
With spring around the corner, mountain snow that Arizona picked up this winter is starting to melt, running off and replenishing our reservoirs, rivers, and streams.
As our climate changes, however, the snowpack in Arizona is becoming less dependable.
Rising temperatures are causing less mountain snowfall.
This map, created by the climate science group, Climate Central, highlights how this is a problem in Arizona, shown in green, along with many western states.