U.S. Faces Brown Christmas as Snow Cover Hits Near-Record Lows

Climate change contributes to diminishing Christmas snow, but Northeastern ski areas remain hopeful for colder weather and fresh powder after New Year's Day.

Most of the United States is expected to have a brown Christmas this year, with snow cover at near-record lows for this time of year.
Parts of the Rockies and Midwest could see a fresh dusting of snow by Christmas, but other parts of the country are still sporting a late-fall look.
The Northeast, usually accustomed to snowy Decembers, experienced a powerful storm this week that dumped heavy rain on the region's ski areas, causing havoc on the snowpack.
Climate change is playing a role in diminishing Christmas snow, with winters getting shorter and warmer, particularly in December.
Despite the challenges, Northeastern snow lovers aren't giving up, with ski areas reopening after rain closures and the weather expected to get colder just before New Year's Day, potentially bringing fresh powder.