In La Nina winters, nature doesn't always provide natural snow to help ski areas open. Across the U.S. and around the world, resorts often use machines to build base depths when nature can't provide ...

A weather expert has uncovered the exact meteorological and topographical factor that creates perfect powder snow so skiers can choose the best slopes this season. ByRebecca Ann Hughes, Contributor.

Sledding down the hill at Tube Tahoe, you might miss the snow-making machines at the end of the snow tube.But, this winter, most of the two feet of white powder at the snow park can be attributed to ...

Winter has arrived—kind of. While some mountains and skiers are dancing through the snow globe, others are wondering when the mercury will finally plummet. In the latter category, opening days are ...

A skier flies through the fresh powder on Copper Mountain's Endeavor run Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014. The Summit County resort had 12 inches new snow Tuesday morning and 33 inches over the past three days.

Not everyone loves the recent cold weather, but over the last week or so, ski area operators in Connecticut have been embracing the frigid temperatures. The colder air means that they can make snow ...