How ski resorts make their own snow when Mother Nature doesn't

Ski resorts in the U.S. welcome skiers as early as October and the last run of the season can be as late as the Fourth of July. The ski industry can’t rely on Mother Nature for snow the entire time, so some resorts need to make their own snow to keep the slopes open.
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