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snowmaking

American

[snoh-mey-king] / ˈsnoʊˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

the creation of artificial snow at ski areas.

Etymology

Origin of snowmaking

First recorded in 1950–55; snow + making

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

Waterman’s prospective owners say they intend to bring in snowmaking, which could expand a season from a couple of weeks to almost half a year.

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

Klee Benally was among the most vocal opponents of snowmaking at Arizona Snowbowl ski resort in Flagstaff.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2024

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