snowmaking

noun

snow·mak·ing ˈsnō-ˌmā-kiŋ

often attributive

: the production of snow usually for ski slopes

Examples of snowmaking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Or the 60-year-old pipelines that couldn’t handle the pressure needed for snowmaking? —

David Hochman, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 Ancient snowmaking systems needed replacement, walls came down, and essential machinery—like the main ski lift—turned out to be completely inoperable. —

David Hochman, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 Advertisement At Snow Valley in Running Springs, which was closest to the fire’s front line, workers were using snowmaking guns to saturate the grounds in an attempt to keep embers from taking hold, Kanton said. —

Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024 Mountain High has invested millions of dollars in snowmaking equipment, Nadalin said, and its new taller towers were instrumental in protecting the resort’s buildings. —

Jake Stern, Outside Online, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowmaking

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