‘That’s a bad combination’: why Australia may be in for a slushy snow season
Australia's alpine regions are facing a poor snow season due to the combined effects of climate change and an emerging El Niño weather pattern. Experts warn that warmer temperatures and lower rainfall will likely result in thin, slushy snow cover for the winter.
Why it matters
The forecast highlights the tangible economic and environmental impacts of climate change on the tourism and ski industries in Australia.
Tourists at Perisher in the Snowy Mountains, NSW. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast below average snowfall for alpine regions this winter. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Tourists at Perisher in the Snowy Mountains, NSW. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast below average snowfall for alpine regions this winter. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian Australia weather ‘That’s a bad combination’: why Australia may be in for a slushy snow season Snow arrives in time for the start of ski season, but climate change and El Niño mean it may not stick around for long, experts say
The article relies on meteorological data and expert quotes from the Bureau of Meteorology to explain environmental trends.
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