The art of producing snow is about two things above all; knowing about the physical layers of snow making and having really good equipment for making snow. Areco snow has become a byword for snow, both because you can make loads of snow with Areco equipment at marginal temperatures and because the quality of the snow is consistently high at all temperatures.

You can read more about the factors that affect snow production here at our Snow Academy, but first let us explain what really good snow is.

Areco snow

Compared with natural snow, Areco snow is incredibly resistant to rain and mild weather. The spherical shape of the ice crystals means rain and moisture simply run through the snow without forming ice on the surface. Areco snow also acts as excellent insulation on the ground, which means layers lying on top stay colder, and therefore the snow stays there longer.

In simple terms, you could say that Areco snow is made up of small ice crystals. If we start from the water intake, the pump pumps out the water through nozzles in the rings, where water droplets are then split into tiny particles When the mix of water and air leaves the drum with the aid of the fan, the snow is more or less made.

The process as such is not complicated - all you need is energy, water and the right temperature. On the other hand, each separate stage as the water reaches the fan gun can be optimized in some way to ensure snow production is maximized and of the highest quality. And this is where Areco's extensive experience becomes crucial - we care about the small details that ensure everything is optimized.