I'm the first one to comment about outlier data points. But it takes collective amnesia for the Quebecers to say with a straight face how
And with regard to long term data, in all 8 North American ski regions that I analyze there is no discernable trend in snowfall over the past 35 years.
As Patrick notes correctly precipitation trend does not necessarily follow temperature trend in either direction. There are probably some locations where there is noticeably more rain/less snow than in the 1970's, but the ski areas for which I have data do not seem to include any of them, with the possible exception of the Whistler base.
in view of what happened 2 years ago.less snowy their winters have become over the past 15-18 years
And with regard to long term data, in all 8 North American ski regions that I analyze there is no discernable trend in snowfall over the past 35 years.
As Patrick notes correctly precipitation trend does not necessarily follow temperature trend in either direction. There are probably some locations where there is noticeably more rain/less snow than in the 1970's, but the ski areas for which I have data do not seem to include any of them, with the possible exception of the Whistler base.