Climate Ready: Midwest ski resorts 'cheat' mother nature to survive season
ABC7 WLS Chicago and Chicago News [Unofficial]
February 24, 2026
Midwest ski resorts like Alpine Valley aren't just waiting for snowflakes-they're engineering them. With 170 guns pumping 6,000 gallons of water a minute, they're cheating Mother Nature to save Chicago's ski season.
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