snowmaking
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of snowmaking
Example Sentences
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For Foster, it’s an assurance against opening day and temps in October and November that might be too warm for both natural snow and snowmaking.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026
Italy is the European country that uses the most artificial snow, with over 90 percent of Italy's ski slopes using artificial snowmaking systems, according to an April report from Italian environmental group Legambiente.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
Smith sent another team member racing toward the snowmaking control center to activate the giant water system.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 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
Some bacteria are so effective at promoting ice that they are put to work in products ski areas use for snowmaking.
From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2023
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