Skigebiete horten Schnee, um warme Winter zu überstehen

As the climate warms, ski destinations in some parts of the world are facing a crisis: not enough snow. It is a problem that has [shuttered some resorts for good](https://www.fall-line.co.uk/french-ski-resort-shuts-down/). So, for now, snow storage helps mitigate against natural variability here each winter.

One way to combat a lack of snow is to produce it artificially with huge machines—sometimes working around the clock, for days on end. But this is [energy intensive and requires relatively low outdoor temperatures](https://www.wired.com/story/fixing-snow-shortages/). Proponents of snow storage, meanwhile, argue that it allows resorts to make artificial snow cheaply, when conditions are most favorable, and then keep it until it is needed. Storing natural snow is also possible. Snow storage even has industrial applications. It can be used to supply cooling systems in large buildings during hot summers, for instance. Ultimately, snow storage lets you pretend that winter is here—whenever you want.

Read the full story: [https://www.wired.com/story/ski-resorts-are-stockpiling-snow-to-get-through-warm-winters/](https://www.wired.com/story/ski-resorts-are-stockpiling-snow-to-get-through-warm-winters/)