Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Olympians and scientists explain how machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier

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

The Olympics Need Artificial Snow. Here's the Climate Impact

Scott notes that, in some cases, the practice can change the ecological balance of a region, causing, for example, delayed ...

Snow sculptors compete in West Omaha despite warm weather

Nebraska’s best snow sculptors will compete this weekend in West Omaha, using artificial snow to create their art despite temperatures reaching 60 degrees.
The Telegraph

What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Keith Musselman, University of Colorado Boulder and Agnes Macy, University of Colorado ...