Dust on Snow

Scientists have known that dust settling on snowpack speeds up snowmelt, but new research shows that nearly all of the Upper Colorado River Basin has experienced dust on snow events in the last 23 years, making the problem more widespread than initially realized.

Snow in the Upper Colorado River Basin provides water for seven states. Farmers, factories, and families alike depend on this water, and a considerable…

If you’ve ventured out on a hot day wearing dark clothing you know that within a short time you're soaked with sweat. Similarly, when a blanket of dust…

Living in the mountains, it’s easy to see changes in nature, especially in the snow. In recent years, dust from desert areas like Utah, has coated some of…