Snowpack—the accumulation of snowfall that often stays on the ground for more than half the year in the Colorado mountains—affects much more than just those who live there. Between the intersection of the ecosystem, Colorado’s water supply, and even the timing of our allergy season, the impact of our accumulated snowfall extends beyond the winter months.
Katharine Kelsey, environmental scientist and assistant professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences (GES) at CU Denver, explains how in the next installment of our Ask an Expert video series.