snowmaking
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of snowmaking
Example Sentences
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Not since snowmaking was invented in the 1950s has there been an innovation that could affect how ski resorts get the powder they need to thrive.
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
Smith sent another team member racing toward the snowmaking control center to activate the giant water system.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 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
“Vermont ski areas have some of the most powerful and efficient snowmaking systems in the world, which allows them to stockpile and distribute snow quickly,” Rivard said in an email.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2023
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