United States - November 12, 2025 Loveland Ski Area – Video filmed by Loveland Ski Area shows snowmaking in progress at Loveland Valley, where multiple snowguns are producing artificial snow to prepare for the ski season opening on November 21, 2025. This effort is part of a broader strategy to secure reliable snow cover and extend the ski season from late autumn to early spring, a practice that has become increasingly important as natural snow seasons shorten in the northern hemisphere. The snowmaking process works by forcing water and pressurized air through snow guns, a technology that began to be extensively used in the early 1970s and that modern systems often automate for precision. Loveland Ski Area's snowmaking team typically starts this work in late September, aiming for an early November opening, reflecting a wider trend in which resorts rely heavily on artificial snow to maintain operations amidst changing climate conditions.