snowmaking
noun
snow·mak·ing
ˈsnō-ˌmā-kiŋ 
often attributive
: the production of snow usually for ski slopes
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The latest: The facility closed for the season several months ago because its snowmaking equipment is broken, which Polk County was aware of when the property was purchased, Condon said.
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Jason Clayworth, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
With 40 trails tailored to all levels of skill, Blue Mountain Resort is home to the state’s highest vertical at 1,082 feet, providing varied terrain and one of the largest snowmaking systems on the east coast ensuring top-notch conditions.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Two significant lift replacements and snowmaking improvements at three resorts highlight what’s new in Colorado skiing for 2024-25.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2024
The resort also has 100 percent snowmaking coverage, ensuring optimal conditions all season long.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
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Jason Clayworth, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
With 40 trails tailored to all levels of skill, Blue Mountain Resort is home to the state’s highest vertical at 1,082 feet, providing varied terrain and one of the largest snowmaking systems on the east coast ensuring top-notch conditions.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Two significant lift replacements and snowmaking improvements at three resorts highlight what’s new in Colorado skiing for 2024-25.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2024
The resort also has 100 percent snowmaking coverage, ensuring optimal conditions all season long.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Snowmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowmaking. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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