If you live in a climate that gets cold in winter, yet the snow never seems to stay on the ground, it can get mighty dreary. After all, one of the few attractive things about wintertime is the snow. It makes everything a little cheerier, a little brighter, and more festive. Moreover, the Christmas and New Years holidays never seem to be the same when there's no snow on the ground. Kids love building forts and snowmen, and really miss it when it's not there.

Snow making machines are a great invention because they enable us to create snow when Mother Nature hasn't provided it. Hollywood has used them for years to film cold-weather outdoor scenes in warm and balmy Los Angeles. Today, snow makers come to the rescue of the average person who's planned a special occasion in which a bit of snow is called for, but not naturally available.

Snow Machines for Rental or Purchase

Snow making machines can be either be rented or purchased. Usually the companies who rent machines will offer different rates depending on the model as well as how many hours the machine will be rented. As in most rental situations, the longer the period of rental time, the cheaper the hourly rate. Snow machines are expensive and will probably require a security deposit, to be returned to you at the end of the rental period.

To get the most out of your dollar when renting a snow machine, keep track of the temperature. If it's important to you that the snow last for a good decent of time, then it behooves you to confirm that the temperature is cold enough to sustain it. Otherwise, your snow will start melting immediately upon application.