How Ski Areas Make Snow

We are only a few weeks away from hearing the glorious home of snowmaking machines each night, so what better time to break down how everything works? Today, we are taking a deep dive into snowmaking, exploring the science, conditions needed, and all the equipment that puts on snow each season. Supporting Footage from: ‪@MinutePhysics‬   • Why Do Compressed Air Cans Get Cold?   ‪@metoffice‬   • Snow and snowflakes   ‪@universityofleeds‬   • Ice Nucleation   ►Subscribe:    / midwestskiers   ►Instagram:   / midwest_skiers   ►Facebook:   / midwestskiers   00:00 Intro 00:47 The Science of Snow 01:25 Conditions Needed to Make Snow 02:47 Wind Speed 03:24 Too Cold for Snowmaking?! 04:27 What's With All That Equipment 04:40 Water 05:35 Pumps 06:17 Compressors 07:27 Snowmaking Machines 08:00 Let's Talk Nukes 08:46 Nucleation Sites 09:43 Fan Snowmaking Machines 11:14 Lance/Stick Snowmaking Machines 12:24 Ground Guns/Air & Water 13:25 Wrap-Up and Outro