Decades of Snow Data by Colorado Man Highlights Climate Impact

Billy Barr's 50-year record of Rocky Mountains snowfall offers crucial insights into changing climate patterns and supports scientific research.

Billy Barr, a 73-year-old Colorado man, has been tracking snowfall in the Rocky Mountains for 50 years, providing valuable data for scientists.
Barr's long-term observations have documented the impact of climate change, showing snow arriving later and melting earlier.
Despite undergoing two hip replacement surgeries, Barr continues his work, emphasizing the importance of manual snow measurements over automated methods.
Barr's data supports scientific research and models, offering 'ground truth' for remote sensing and climate studies.
Barr hopes his work will contribute to better water resource management as climate change affects water availability.