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:

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