Machine-made snow forms spherical balls instead of flakes, creating harder surfaces that affect skiing performance, but offer other tradeoffs that help with early season conditions.

One hundred days before the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, it's too early for the weather forecast, but one thing is certain -- there will be artificial snow, much to the dismay of environmental ...

Despite the challenging conditions, several major Colorado ski resorts, including Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge and Keystone, ...

For many students at UC Berkeley, spring semester is the perfect time to head up to the mountains and take a break from academic life. Whether it be skiing or snowboarding, Lake Tahoe provides the ...

LOS ANGELES - The forecast for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing: Cold with a 100 percent chance of fake snow. This year’s highly anticipated Winter games are actually going to be the first time ...

Depending on where you live, you might not get to enjoy snow during the holiday season. This may be an upside for some, while others might feel like they’re missing out on a cozy holiday experience ...

An investigation into a wintry tourist attraction in southwestern China is underway after guests claimed they were deceived with fake snow made out of cotton wool and foamy water. Tourists at the ...

A December 2024 study found snow cover in the Italian Alps had decreased by half in the past 100 years Despite criticism over its environmental impact, artificial snow will be used at the 2026 ...