As the climate changes, ski resorts have begun relying more on machine-made snow, which comes with environmental consequences and limitations.

PALMERTON, Pa. — Nick Delich is the director of operations at Blue Mountain near Palmerton. He says the resort received nearly six inches of snow on Tuesday. The snow helped them prepare for opening ...

This article originally appeared on The Conversation. When viewers tune in to the 2026 Winter Olympics, they will see pristine, white slopes, groomed tracks and athletes racing over snow-covered ...

The winter’s unseasonably warm and dry weather left many ski resorts struggling to get enough snow to open trails last fall.