How do snow guns work?

Snow guns work by mimicking the natural process of snowfall, but they do it in a controlled environment. Essentially, they combine water and air in a way that allows the water to freeze into snow crystals. There are two primary methods used:

Types of Snow Guns

There are two main types of snow guns, each with its own mechanism:

• Compressed Air and Water System: This type of snow gun mixes compressed air and water.

  • The compressed air serves two crucial purposes:
    • It atomizes the water, breaking it into tiny droplets.
    • It propels the droplets high into the air, allowing them sufficient time to cool and freeze before landing.

• Fan Gun System: This type of snow gun utilizes a stream of water combined with a powerful electric fan.

  Feature	Compressed Air and Water System	Fan Gun System
  Key Components	Air compressor, water pump	Electric fan, water nozzles
  Mechanism	Compressed air atomizes water	Fan blows water into the air
  Usage	Commonly used at resorts	Commonly used at resorts