This winter was weirdly warm — and rough for retailers

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 15:23

Skiers participate in the 30K Skate/Classic Open Track event of the 50th annual American Birkebeiner in Hayward, Wisconsin Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. — Due to the warm and nearly snowless winter, artificial snow was brought in for the 50th annual American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race in Hayward, Wisconsin in February.
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The US just experienced the warmest "meteorological winter" on record, NOAA said last week.
Higher temps contributed to several unusual weather events across the country.
It also led to unpredictable consumer demand, causing headaches for retailers and other businesses.

From December of last year to this February, the US experienced the warmest "meteorological winter" on record, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration said last week.