暴风雨可能会在12月18日前给科罗拉多山区带来雪, A storm may bring snow to Colorado mountains by Dec. 18, but dry conditions threaten snowpack and water supply.

科罗拉多山镇可能会在圣诞节前后看到雪, Colorado mountain towns may see snow around Christmas despite a warm, dry forecast through mid-December. 气象学家预测,随着来自西北太平洋的风暴系统的移动,到12月18日,北部和中部山区可能恢复有意义的降雪,不过对预报的信心在三天后仍然很低。 Meteorologists predict a possible return of meaningful snowfall in the northern and central mountains by December 18 as a storm system moves from the Pacific Northwest, though confidence in the forecast remains low beyond three days. 目前的积雪量占中位数的50-70%,比前天的75%有所下降,如果干燥状况持续下去,可能会接近创纪录的低点。 Current snowpack is at 50–70% of median, down from 75% a day earlier, and could approach record lows if dry conditions continue. 温度比正常温度高5 - 10度, 冒着熔化冰冻循环的风险, 这些循环可能会在太阳暴露的斜坡上积雪。 Temperatures are 5–10 degrees above normal, risking melt-freeze cycles that could crust snow on sun-exposed slopes. 滑雪度假胜地开辟了新的地形,并计划增加开放,但长期的干燥天气威胁到冬季娱乐和供水。 Ski resorts have opened new terrain and plan additional openings, but prolonged dry weather threatens winter recreation and water supply.