Snow Making at Ober Mountain

Machine-made magic

​At Ober Mountain, snowmaking is a vital part of ensuring a consistent and enjoyable winter experience for all guests. Utilizing advanced technology, Ober can produce snow even when natural snowfall is limited, allowing for extended seasons and reliable conditions across the slopes. This commitment to snowmaking excellence means visitors can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and tubing throughout the winter months, regardless of the weather.​

Snowmaking 101

Snowmaking is essential to delivering a reliable and fun winter experience at Ober Mountain. Using advanced technology, we produce real snow—frozen water droplets, not artificial flakes—when temperatures drop to 28°F or below. This allows us to open slopes even with limited natural snowfall and extend our winter season.

Typically, it takes at least two cold nights to make enough snow to open the first runs, usually by early to mid-December. While our snowmaking is powerful, it still depends on the weather—so exact opening and closing dates vary each year.

Real Snow For Real Winter Fun

Machine-made snow is NOT artificial snow. It is, in fact, frozen water droplets. There are a variety of ways to produce these droplets, but they must freeze before hitting the ground or all we have is rain. There is nothing “artificial” ( or “fake” ) about this snow. It does exhibit a slightly different make up and density than regular snow, which actually allows it to melt more slowly and is therefore more durable than natural snow. Even with the ability to produce a high quality and durable machine-made snow, ski area operators do appreciate a good natural snowfall.

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