Some European Nations See Warmest Start to the Year Ever Measured
Countries across the continent saw the warmest start to the year ever measured. The weather has forced ski resorts to close trails, with sparser than usual snow cover.
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Unseasonably Warm Weather Leaves Ski Slopes With Little Snow
A record-breaking warm spell in several countries across Europe has forced some ski slopes to close with sparse snow coverage.