One "modern" solution to making snow on stage, or in a display or retail environment, is the fluid-based snow machine such as the Little Blizzard from CITC.
When paired up with the Hurricane fan, the Little Blizzard creates the perfect storm - a continuous floating snow effect that evaporates on contact.
The Little Blizzard can be run for extended periods of time without overheating. It is insulated for noise control and has a flake size adjustment paddle, two-speed motor, remote control and DMX on-board.
The Little Blizzard line of fluids creates an extremely dry flake that floats over long distances. The water content evaporates quickly leaving a beautiful falling flake that is dry to the touch and disappears after contact leaving no residue or mess.
May be run continuously
Adjustable flake size
Fluids available for a range of applications/distances/circumstances
Controls
DMX address, in/out 5-pin XLR
Remote volume on/off 5-pin XLR in/out
2-speed switch
The Little Blizzard and Hurricane are available for rental or purchase.
Super Extra Dry - For the lightest floating flakes possible with the driest flake in the industry. Water content evaporates leaving a light-floating snowflake. Perfect for shorter distances and dance floors. Flakes will travel 30' - 50'.
Extra Dry - Most popular snow fluid in the world! An extremely dry flake that floats long distances. Water content evaporates leaving a beautiful falling flake that is dry when you touch it and disappears on contact. Travels 50' - 70' (15m - 21m
LB-32° (0° C) - For outdoor freezing conditions, Extra Dry fluid that has been formulated so that it won't freeze above 28°F.
Dry - For very long distances - 50 to 99' - this dry fluid creates snowflakes that float a little longer, evaporating when they finally contact a surface
Dry 100 - For use in large concert venues where a fan is being used to cause snowflakes to fly over 100'.
Basic - For use outdoors or in areas were residue is not a concern to heavier, slow evaporating flakes. Lowest cost alternative.
UltraViolet - Made with Extra Dry Little Blizzard® Evaporative Fluid, this fluid is colorful when lit with UV, yet turns back to white when lit with white light. Available in light blue, light pink and bluish white.