13041423_10154033931121093_61860130326667621_oBig news in the world of snowmaking as Boreal Mountain in Tahoe is the first resort in North America to utilize “The Snowfactory”, a snow-making system for use in above freezing temps.

Screen shot 2016-05-12 at 8.50.37 AMThe Snowfactory works by freezing and harvesting water in what amounts to an air conditioning unit the size of large semi trailer that is then sprayed through a snowgun according to The Tahoe Daily Tribune.

It works at any temperature unlike traditional snow-making that requires a temperature of 28°F or below and will be providing fresh snow for the Woodward Camp held at Boreal all summer long.

 

This video explains the technology behind The Snowfactory:

Unofficial Networks Newsletter

Get the latest snow and mountain lifestyle news and entertainment delivered to your inbox.

Hidden
Newsletters
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

3 replies on “Tahoe Ski Resort Will Make Snow All Summer Thanks To Game Changing “Snowfactory” That Can Now Make Snow At Any Temperature”