Latitude90 all-weather snowmakingMake Snow Without Waiting For Cold Weather
Make snow in temperatures from -4°F to +77°F+ (-20°C to +25°C+) with Latitude90 all-weather snowmaking units. Unlike conventional snowmaking, Latitude90 uses refrigeration-based technology to turn water into snow without relying on cold outside air.
Fully automated and remotely controlled, these units produce snow with zero chemical additives and no scheduled thaw-out shutdowns. Build your tubing base ahead of the season, replenish priority terrain, or bring real snow to events year-round.
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365 Day Production
Make snow from -4°F to +77°F+ with 24/7 operation and no scheduled thaw-out shutdowns.
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Plug & Play Setup
Position the container, connect power and water, and start making snow—with minimal infrastructure required.
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Adjustable Flake Size
Choose larger flakes to help resist melting or smaller flakes for a softer feel. Blend with natural or machine-made snow.
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Remote Control
Manage snow production remotely through Latitude90 or SMI’s SmartSnow7 software.
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All-Weather Snowmaking Applications
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Tubing
Start building your tubing base in October & November without needing to wait for cold-weather snowmaking windows. Keep replenishing lanes throughout the season to support early openings, holiday demand, and more ticket-sale opportunities.
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Priority Terrain
Keep beginner slopes, ski-school learning areas, base areas, and key connecting trails refreshed. Focus production on the terrain that supports lessons, guest access, and your daily operations.
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Snow Play & Snow Domes
Pair an L30 with an inflatable snow dome to create a new attraction at your property year-round. Offer ticketed walkthroughs, children’s snow-play sessions, photo experiences, and private or corporate events—with a turnkey solution.
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Special Events
Bring real snow to summer rail jams, ski and snowboard park events, winter festivals, and competitions like Spartan Races. Create ticketed experiences and add snowy attractions to winter villages or areas around skating rinks.
in the fieldA Record 127 Day Season
Ober Mountain in Gatlinburg, TN, pairs Latitude90 all-weather systems with traditional snowmaking to make the most of a challenging climate.
In 2024–25, the resort achieved its longest season ever! By starting snow production in October with Latitude90, Ober also planned pre-Thanksgiving openings for 2025–26: tubing on November 15 and skiing and snowboarding on November 22.
Locations of L60 units across Ober MountainSee Latitude90 in Action
With over 50 units operating in North America alone, Latitude90 all-weather snowmaking is already at work at ski areas including Ober Mountain and Ski Ward—helping teams build early-season snow and keep priority terrain covered.
At work at: Mount Peter · Ski Ward · Ober Mountain · Beech Mountain · Perfect North Slopes · Grouse Mountain · The Summit at Snoqualmie · Tekapo Springs · and more!
Latitude90 at Grouse Mountain
Two L60 units at Summit at Snoqualmie tubing park
Latitude90 at Grouse Mountain
Close up of Latitude90 Snow Quality
Summer Event with Latitude90 Snow
Latitude90 at Ober Mountain
Latitude90 snow for a Spartan Race at Perfect North Slopes
Rail Jam with Latitude90 Snow at Ski Ward
Close up of Latitude90 Snow Quality at Grouse Mountain
Latitude90 at The Summit at Snoqualmie
Latitude90 at Grouse Mountain
Start With Your Local SMI Team
Talk with SMI about your opening goals and priority areas. Our team can help you determine how Latitude90 fits into your existing infrastructure and supports your operating plans.