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Some ski resorts could become casualties of climate change. It is predicted that half of the resorts in the Tyrolian Alps will not see cold enough conditions to remain viable by 2070, with only 15% able to survive past 2100, while US resorts may lose half their ski-season days by 2050. The study also found that some areas are already experiencing a change in precipitation patterns.