snowmaking
noun
snow·mak·ing
ˈsnō-ˌmā-kiŋ 
often attributive
: the production of snow usually for ski slopes
Examples of snowmaking in a Sentence
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Wind, on the other hand, can help or hinder snowmaking.
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Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 29 Feb. 2024
In the past 18 years, in excess of $1.2 million has been raised by the volunteers for the snowmaking and other improvements at the Lapham Peak Unit.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
The array produces more than half the power its snowmaking system consumes.
—Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2024
Mount Brighton has relied on snowmaking technology since its start almost 63 years ago, says general manager Mike Giorgio.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 29 Feb. 2024
But there is a slight glimmer of hope as cooler overnight temperatures – which are needed for snowmaking – are expected after the storm system passes.
—Craig Webb, The Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2024
America’s snowmaking industry has been historically based on the East Coast, where natural snow can be especially elusive.
—Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2024
The snowmaking crew from Afton Alps hopes to make enough snow to also construct a free sledding hill on Mulberry Point – north of Lowell Park – near P.D. Pappy’s, Anthony said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2024
On top of that, data shows ski seasons are getting shorter due to climate change, and widespread drought in the West has an impact on snowpack and precipitation, which aids ski areas in snowmaking.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 29 Feb. 2024
In the past 18 years, in excess of $1.2 million has been raised by the volunteers for the snowmaking and other improvements at the Lapham Peak Unit.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
The array produces more than half the power its snowmaking system consumes.
—Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2024
Mount Brighton has relied on snowmaking technology since its start almost 63 years ago, says general manager Mike Giorgio.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 29 Feb. 2024
But there is a slight glimmer of hope as cooler overnight temperatures – which are needed for snowmaking – are expected after the storm system passes.
—Craig Webb, The Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2024
America’s snowmaking industry has been historically based on the East Coast, where natural snow can be especially elusive.
—Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2024
The snowmaking crew from Afton Alps hopes to make enough snow to also construct a free sledding hill on Mulberry Point – north of Lowell Park – near P.D. Pappy’s, Anthony said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2024
On top of that, data shows ski seasons are getting shorter due to climate change, and widespread drought in the West has an impact on snowpack and precipitation, which aids ski areas in snowmaking.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Snowmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowmaking. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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