Cold Front Quick Setup Guide

What You’ll Need

Single Pressure Washer Setup:

Cold Front Snow Gun (with nozzle pack)
Snow Gun Stand
Low-Pressure Water Filter
Standard Garden Hose
Pressure Washer or High Pressure Pump (any GPM rating between 1-10)
Air Compressor (minimum 5 CFM @ 90 PSI)
10′ Air Hose (longer hoses may reduce performance) – Learn More
Extension cords for the compressor and pressure washer(s)

Multi-Pressure Washer Setup (Train System):

All items above, plus:
Garden Hose Splitter and Leader Hoses
High-Pressure Manifold
Multiple Pressure Washers and PW Hoses
Separate power outlets (different breakers) for each pressure washer

1. Insert the Proper Nozzles

Before heading outside:

Find your pressure washer’s GPM rating (or add them up if using multiple washers).
Use the Nozzle Chart to select the correct nozzles.
Wrap each nozzle thread with Teflon tape and tighten them firmly into the snow gun head.
Ensure all nozzles are leak-free and properly sealed.

2. Position the Snow Gun and Stand

Place your Cold Front Snow Gun on the stand where you want to make snow. Make sure your garden hose, pressure washer(s), and air hose can all reach comfortably.

3. Connect the Water Line

Single Washer Setup:

Connect your garden hose to a water source, then to the low-pressure filter, and into the pressure washer.
Connect the pressure washer hose to the pressure washer then to the snow gun water inlet (add a pressure gauge if desired before the snow gun).

Multi-Train Setup:

Use a garden hose splitter and leader hoses to feed water to multiple pressure washers.
Connect the pressure washer hoses to the output of each washer then to a High-Pressure Manifold. Run a single hose from the manifold to the snow gun.
Insert a pressure gauge before the snow gun for monitoring the water pressure in the snow gun.
Be sure to plug each pressure washer into a separate circuit breaker to prevent overloads.

4. Position the Air Compressor

Place the air compressor close enough so the air hose reaches, but not directly in the snow zone. Plug it into a power source using a dedicated extension cord.

5. Turn on Water and Pressure Washer(s)

Turn the water ON at the spigot.
(Train systems) Open any valves on your hose splitter to ensure water flows to all pressure washers if you are using multiple pressure washers.
Water should now flow through the system—look for:
- Spray from the top misting nozzles
- A steady stream from the bottom nucleation nozzle
Turn on the pressure washer (or one at a time for multi-washer setups).
You should see increased pressure and stronger spray at the nozzles.

6. Connect Air Hose & Turn On Air Compressor

Once water is flowing:

Connect the air hose to the snow gun and compressor
Turn on the air compressor

After 2–4 minutes, air pressure will regulate and begin mixing evenly at the bottom nozzle. Look for a fine mist and a steady stream of air/water mix.

Target operating pressure: 60–100 PSI

7. Watch the Snow Build! ❄️

If the temperature and humidity are within snowmaking range, you should begin producing real snow within minutes. The Cold Front can produce 1–10 inches of snow per hour, depending on flow rate and weather conditions.

Need Help?

If something doesn’t look right or you're not getting snow output, visit our Cold Front Troubleshooting Guide or reach out to support—we’re here to help.