snowmaking
noun
snow·mak·ing ˈsnō-ˌmā-kiŋ 
often attributive
: the production of snow usually for ski slopes
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The company also plans to invest in new snowmaking equipment. 
Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Twentieth Century Fox, which owned the resort at the time, made sure that never happened again, investing in snowmaking and installing the world’s first high-speed quad chairlift the following year. Devon O’neil, Outside Online, 4 June 2020 With spring officially beginning March 20, ski resorts are currently stockpiling as much snow as possible via snowmaking and by moving snow to strategic places in order to prepare for the ever-popular spring skiing festivities. Roger Sands, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2022 The window of ideal weather for snowmaking would also reduce by 22%, meaning the resort would be making snow under less efficient conditions, which further drives up the cost. Brian P. Mccullough, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2022 Boasting 97% snowmaking coverage, there doesn’t need to be snow in your backyard in order to enjoy an ideal day of skiing at this quaint resort. Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021 Smaller resorts may be forced to take on debt to finance snowmaking equipment. Brian P. Mccullough, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2022 But snowmaking is not as simple as just making sure the air is sufficiently cold. Peter Veals, The Conversation, 8 Feb. 2022 There is concern about the viability of recreational skiing because local resorts don’t always have the same degree of snowmaking afforded to top competitors. Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2022 See More
Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Twentieth Century Fox, which owned the resort at the time, made sure that never happened again, investing in snowmaking and installing the world’s first high-speed quad chairlift the following year. Devon O’neil, Outside Online, 4 June 2020 With spring officially beginning March 20, ski resorts are currently stockpiling as much snow as possible via snowmaking and by moving snow to strategic places in order to prepare for the ever-popular spring skiing festivities. Roger Sands, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2022 The window of ideal weather for snowmaking would also reduce by 22%, meaning the resort would be making snow under less efficient conditions, which further drives up the cost. Brian P. Mccullough, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2022 Boasting 97% snowmaking coverage, there doesn’t need to be snow in your backyard in order to enjoy an ideal day of skiing at this quaint resort. Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021 Smaller resorts may be forced to take on debt to finance snowmaking equipment. Brian P. Mccullough, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2022 But snowmaking is not as simple as just making sure the air is sufficiently cold. Peter Veals, The Conversation, 8 Feb. 2022 There is concern about the viability of recreational skiing because local resorts don’t always have the same degree of snowmaking afforded to top competitors. Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1953, in the meaning defined above
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