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Snowpack is often described as the West’s largest natural reservoir, storing water through the winter and slowly releasing it into rivers and reservoirs each spring. But new research suggests the way forests are managed can influence how much of that snow actually becomes part of the water supply.

Winter is coming. But how much snow will it bring? Federal forecasters recently released their outlook for the season, and projections for the Mountain West are all over the map.

New research shows less snow is falling in many parts of the U.S., including the Mountain West, a region that relies heavily on snow.

A new study shows human-caused climate change is shrinking snowpacks around the world, raising concerns for regions where communities and industries rely on snow.

Actor Jeremy Renner, 51, is being treated for serious injuries after a snow plowing accident that took place on Mt. Rose Highway in Reno on Sunday morning.

If you’re watching the Olympics, you’ve likely seen big brown mountains covered in veins of artificial snow trails. That more compact manufactured snow has pros and cons: racers like its consistency and how fast they go. But if you crash, you might get hurt worse. It will likely continue to be used as researchers look for a way to scale up making fluffier, more natural snow for the future.

The National Weather Service doesn’t expect Reno to get any precipitation through at least Valentine’s Day.

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.Climate change warming ski resorts faster than averageBy Bert Johnson, Mountain…

Two snowboarders who triggered an avalanche in the backcountry of Colorado in March are facing criminal charges.

It was a dry start to the year for some mountain ranges in the region, but recent storms brought most Mountain West snowpack levels back to normal.