But La Molina now faces an existential threat: A dearth of snow. As global temperatures rise, the resort, like many around the world, is being forced to rely increasingly on artificial snow.

Snowmaking is crucial, especially early in the season, and newer machines are more energy- and water-efficient, allowing resorts to make more artificial snow. Climate change is drastically ...

Artificial snow is a crucial part of creating winter wonderlands for skiing and other winter sports. The process begins by turning water into tiny ice crystals using snow machines that blast a ...

Italy is skiing nation most reliant on artificial snow It is a world leader in production of snow cannon Environmentalists contest water, energy consumption Alternative forms of mountain tourism ...

He said they let the piles of man-made snow that comes out of their guns leech moisture for days before spreading it onto the slopes. The artificial snow layer will help Copper open early ...