Snowy Days in the US Could Disappear Due to Climate Change
A white-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii) in the snow
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Climate change is set to drastically reduce the number of days with snow covering the ground in the continental US. Research suggests that if greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked, by the end of the century, days with deep snow could vanish in most areas, except for high mountain regions.
Already, regions that were once known for their snowy winters are experiencing significant changes. Elizabeth Burakowski, a researcher at the University of New Hampshire, notes the transformation of places like New Hampshire into environments more akin to New Jersey, highlighting the alarming impact of climate change on familiar landscapes.
