Technology has no limits, and as bizarre as this may sound, man has control over the weather. Well, sort of (we all know that at the end of the day, nature is much stronger than us). So, if we can, with the help of technology, literally make snow fall down on dry and dehydrated deserts, why aren’t we doing so?
Cloud Seeding
Cloud seeding is exactly what it sounds like. For years, we have been fertilizing clouds to make them produce more rain. This has been used in many countries, specifically in areas where they are used to having a certain amount of rain, which agriculture especially relies on, and experience a relatively dry year. The technology of turning these raindrops into snowflakes is still being experimented on; however, turning the golden sandy deserters into endless white carpets has never been closer.
Snowmaking Machines
If you are in some way familiar with ski resorts, then you must have heard of artificial snow machines. These machines use water alongside nucleating agents that, together with compressed air, produce artificial crystal flakes. Ski resorts all over the world use this technology to boost snow levels in drier seasons; however, what would happen if this were to be used in places where snow is not a natural sight? If these machines were to be put in isolated deserts, we could ideally witness white dunes. So, what are the scientists waiting for?
Keeping Things As They Should Be
Now, sprinkling snow in places it is not supposed to be may have severe consequences. There is a reason why planet Earth has so much diversity in the landscapes it offers, and there is a reason for drier places than others. Although technology has beautiful sides to it, painting the desert white may seem a treat for our eyes; however, it could also unbalance nature, regardless of whether the phenomenon is artificial or not.
So, Will The Deserts Snow?
No one has confirmed that this fact will happen, but technology can promise that it will be able to assist when nature does not deliver what it is supposed to. Will the recognized landscapes disappear? Will we ever find ourselves sloping down a snowy trail in the Nevada desert?