U.S. Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science to the rising risk of crashes.

When viewers tune in to the 2026 Winter Olympics, they will see pristine, white slopes, groomed tracks and athletes racing over snow-covered landscapes, thanks in part to a storm that blanketed the ...

If you skied the Italian Olympic courses, you'd fly down the mountain. The special process of making world-class technical snow uses more water, resulting in snow that's particularly firm and durable.