NorthWest Ski Rack Retailers Feel Burden of Snowfall Shortage

Ski rack retailers in the Northwest are reporting that they are feeling the burden of the region's snowfall shortage. Tacoma, Washington retailer, Narrows Rack Shop and Auto Sports, reports that due to this season's continuing snow drought in the Northwest, the retailer is heavily bearing the effects of the snow shortage. Store manager Tim Ampe stated that the company typically spends as much as $45,000 per month during the winter season to restock its inventory of snowboard racks and ski racks, but so far the company has spent less than $3,000. “If it doesn’t snow, we don’t sell,” said Mr. Ampe.