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snowmaking

American  
[snoh-may-king] / ˈsnoʊˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

  1. the creation of artificial snow at ski areas.


Etymology

Origin of snowmaking

First recorded in 1950–55; snow + making


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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

Perhaps the biggest possible impediment to the team’s success is the region’s frequent lack of snow — and a current lack of snowmaking capabilities to make up for what Mother Nature doesn’t provide.

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

“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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