Commentary: Saving the Greatest Snow on Earth from climate change

The Greatest Snow on Earth® has helped create a booming winter sports industry in Utah with an economic impact of $1.4 billion per year and more than 20,000 jobs. The ski industry in Utah depends on Mother Nature to help draw tourists to our ski resorts.Our resorts are doing what they can to adapt to climate variability and are developing business plans that ensure their viability in an uncertain future. However, without concerted efforts by our policymakers, the unpredictable nature of a ch