As Snow Disappears, the Sierras and Rockies Are Shrinking
b'The mountains of the High Sierra and the Rockies are, in effect, shrinking, according to a new analysis of the nation\\u2019s snowpack over the past 36 years. These places are experiencing a shorter winter with less snow, just like regions closer to sea level. That\\u2019s not good news for ski resorts and snowmobilers, as well as rural homeowners worried about wildfires that erupt in the summer and fall, experts say.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'