A snow-starved January is bringing economic pain to the U.S. West

Many places across the West are reporting their lowest snowpack ever recorded at this point in a winter. (SOUNDBITE OF SKIS CLICKING)SIEGLER: On the continental divide in Colorado, John Isenbud (ph) is clicking into his ski bindings. SIEGLER: He's skied every winter since 1950 and has seen the changes from warming temperatures. (SOUNDBITE OF SKIS SHREDDING)SIEGLER: Ski resort managers, meanwhile, are alarmed and worried about the dry winter. SIEGLER: You may have seen some snow last weekend if you watched the AFC championship game or the X Games in Aspen.