"Sisorarfiit Skiliften typically opens for operation in December, but the warm temperatures never let the resort open. According to the Dutch Meteorological Institute, Nuuk's January saw a record-breaking average temperature of 32.2 degrees Fahrenheit (0.1 degrees Celsius). A typical January day in Nuuk is around 12 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 11 degrees Celsius)."
"Nuuk, Greenland's capital city, typically receives around 48 inches of snow per year—a relatively low amount compared to the rest of Greenland due to the city's coastal location. However, Nuuk will hold snow for roughly seven months of the year due to the cold temperatures. When snow falls there, it stays."
"This year has been a struggle for not only Nuuk's ski area but for various resorts across the world. Many Utah ski resorts, famous for having epic early seasons, were forced to delay their opening days as they awaited colder temperatures and more snow. Some resorts across the United States are also being forced to close early as temperatures climb earlier than expected."
Sisorarfiit Skiliften in Nuuk, Greenland, remained closed through its typical December opening for the first time in 25 years due to unprecedented warm temperatures and lack of snowfall. January 2024 recorded a record-breaking average temperature of 32.2 degrees Fahrenheit, compared to the typical January average of 12 degrees Fahrenheit. While Nuuk normally receives 48 inches of snow annually and maintains snow cover for seven months, this season's drought forced the resort to delay opening until late March. This weather pattern mirrors challenges faced by ski resorts worldwide, including Utah resorts and other U.S. locations experiencing delayed openings and early closures due to warmer-than-expected temperatures.
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