snowmaking
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of snowmaking
Example Sentences
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Unable to depend on natural snowfall, about 80 percent of ski areas in the Southeast and Midwest, nearly 50 percent in the Northeast, and 10 percent in the West now rely on snowmaking.
From Slate ● Apr. 11, 2026
More than 90 percent of Italy's ski slopes use artificial snowmaking systems, with Roccaraso's the largest in the country, according to environmental group Legambiente.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
Waterman’s prospective owners say they intend to bring in snowmaking, which could expand a season from a couple of weeks to almost half a year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2024
Resorts favoring faux snow may rely on "technical snowmaking" practices like artificial snow production, but regardless, the authors predict that the economic profitability of ski resorts will fall globally.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2024
Klee Benally was among the most vocal opponents of snowmaking at Arizona Snowbowl ski resort in Flagstaff.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 1, 2024
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