Abstract: An apparatus and process for generating artificial snow. The apparatus includes a plurality of spray nozzles mounted on each of a plurality of spraying ramps. The spray nozzles are mounted at the outlet of a diffuser directly within the flow of air therefrom. At least one of the ramps include a plurality of spraying nozzles for introducing seeding particles. The seeding particles can be produced through hydropneumatic nozzles. Alternatively, the seeding particles can be produced by using a cryogenic liquid or by using an apparatus for dispersing snow particles accumulated in the vicinity of the snow producing apparatus. To obtain the greatest possible quantity of freezable water, the temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed and direction are sensed by a programmable controller which thereby controls the fan, water source, and pressure regulator to thereby optimize the quantity of snow produced.