Utah grapples with unprecedented water conditions in the year of the ‘no-pack’

Panelists discussed the wide-ranging implications of Utah's dismal snowpack on the economy and the environment.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 693

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Utah cities, ski resorts, farmers and scientists tracking and preparing for the fallout of this year’s lowest-ever snowpack and winter drought are already feeling the effects.

The impact was clear at Utah’s ski resorts, where visitation dropped from last season’s 6.5 million skier days to about 5 million this season, said Hilary Arens, director of sustainability and water resources at Snowbird Resort.

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