U.S. Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science ...

Scott notes that, in some cases, the practice can change the ecological balance of a region, causing, for example, delayed blooms, though the impact is often minor. “When you add to the natural snow ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. Who needs Mother Nature when you've got an air compressor and plenty of water. Machines that can convert thousands of gallons per minute into a blanket of snow are in use at ski ...

In the spirit of the Winter Olympics, we're diving into the meteorology and methodology of snow-making at ski resorts.

Wisconsin has experienced below-normal snowfall for more than 20 of the last 33 years, impacting winter sports. Athletes and coaches must adapt by roller-skiing, traveling to find snow, or relying on ...