Snow storms in the northern Rockies are depositing metal contaminants from mines in the Pacific Northwest, according to new research.

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Now, a new study shows that as storms carry snow to the Rocky Mountains, they are also bringing mercury and other contaminants from mines in the region. The research helps scientists understand ...

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Colorado will see a wet and windy Tuesday as snow falls in the mountains and rainstorms spread across lower elevations, ...

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Mountain snowpacks accumulate snow throughout the winter, building up stores of water that will supply communities across the American West throughout the long dry season. Now, a new study shows ...

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With winter having come to a close, people living near the Rocky Mountains will have to reckon with the effects of snow contamination, an enduring issue magnified by mining activities in the region. A ...