
美国西部滑雪场刚经历有记录以来最干旱的年份之一,今年可能迎来大雪。
Ski areas in the western U.S., coming off one of the driest years on record, could see heavy snows El Niño causes extreme weather around the globe, bringing hurricanes, flooding and drought. This year’s “Super El Niño,” which could become the most powerful on record, has everyone from African farmers to Peruvian fishermen bracing for the worst.

厄尔尼诺现象在全球引发极端天气,带来飓风、洪水和干旱。今年的“超级厄尔尼诺”可能成为有记录以来最强,让非洲农民到秘鲁渔民无不为最坏情况做准备。不过,有一群人或许有理由欢呼:美国滑雪爱好者。
One group, however, may have reason to rejoice: American skiers.