Document Type
Report
Publication Title
Spokane Climate Project
Editors
Nathan Gilles, Katherine Hegewisch, John Abatzoglou, Ann Mooney, and Meghan Dalton
Abstract
Examines historical trends in snowfall for the Spokane region, future climate projections and mountain snow forecasts, and determines what these data suggests about the future of winter recreation at Spokane’s five-area ski resorts (Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort, Silver Mountain Resort, Schweitzer Mountain Resort, and Lookout Pass Ski Area).
The full version of this report as well as a full list of the citations and methodologies employed for this analysis can be found at the Spokane Climate Project website: https://www.spokaneclimateproject.org/.
Publisher
Pacific Northwest Climate Impacts Research Consortium (CIRC)
Publication Date
2022
Keywords
climate, spokane, washington, climate research, snowfall, historical weather trends, winter recreation
Disciplines
Environmental Sciences | Environmental Studies
Recommended Citation
Henning, Brian G.; Keesecker, Levi; Camp, David; Budsberg, Erik; and Gonzaga University Climate Institute, "Spokane Climate Project: Chapter 3, Snowfall Impact Study for Spokane, Washington" (2022). Climate, Water, and the Environment Research. 9.
https://repository.gonzaga.edu/climateresearch/9
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This research was supported by the Pacific Northwest Climate Impacts Research Consortium (CIRC) through its NOAA‑funded Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) program, and by the Gonzaga University Climate Institute. The project additionally benefited from collaboration with local governments, nonprofit organizations, and community partners in Spokane, Washington, whose contributions informed the analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of results.
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