Plantsville, Connecticut — Mount Southington has a brand-new toy that opens up new possibilities for ski season.
Yesterday, Mount Southington announced that it has acquired a new TechnoAlpin Snow Factory. This machine lets the ski area make snow at temperatures above what traditional snowmaking equipment typically allows. They even showed it making some snow to the music of the legendary Dolly Parton.
The news follows Nevada’s Sky Tavern acquiring one of these machines, which it used to host an on-snow party last weekend.
The addition is the latest sign of ownership’s commitment to Mount Southington. Last offseason, Mount Southington added new low-energy snowguns, expanded its Glacier learning area, acquired a new 2026 Prinoth Bison X Groomer, and introduced new Volkl skis to the rental fleet.
This does create new opportunities for Mount Southington, as it has for other Southern New England ski areas. Powder Ridge bought a DemaClenko system, which has helped the Connecticut ski area host early-season events. Ski Ward in Massachusetts has had a Latitude90 snowmaking system for a few years now, making it technically the first to open for skiing on the continent.
What Mount Southington wants to do with it is unclear, but it’ll be a nice addition, especially with the potential of a warm Super El Niño winter ahead.
About Mount Southington
Situated in Central Connecticut, Mount Southington is one of the state’s several active operating ski areas. The ski area features 14 trails, 8 lifts, and a vertical drop of 425 feet. Southington features 100% coverage for snowmaking and night skiing. During the offseason, the ski area hosts summer camps, volleyball, cornhole, and events.
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