犹他州的冬天即将到来 最温暖、最干燥的开始 在记录上, 威胁着供水 和依赖雪的娱乐活动。
Utah's winter is off to its warmest, driest start on record, threatening water supplies and snow-dependent recreation.
犹他州正经历着最暖和最干燥的冬季开始,
Utah is experiencing its warmest and driest start to winter on record, with December temperatures nearly 9 degrees above average and minimal snowfall across the state.
公园城和盐湖城几乎没有雪,引起对供水和冬季娱乐的关切。
Park City and Salt Lake City have seen little to no snow, raising concerns for water supply and winter recreation.
持续的高压系统抑制了暴风雨,导致积雪量低于平均水平,并极有可能发生淋雨的圣诞节。
A persistent high-pressure system has suppressed storms, leading to below-average snowpack and a high likelihood of a rain-soaked Christmas.
虽然土壤湿度高于正常水平,而且预测会出现一些暴风雨,但专家说,为了改善条件,需要在3月之前发生强烈的冬季风暴。
While soil moisture is above normal and a few storms are forecast, experts say strong winter storms before March are needed to improve conditions.
国家官员敦促节水,因为该季节仍然落后于计划。
State officials urge water conservation as the season remains behind schedule.