Can-Am Crown Sled Dog Race Canceled Due to Insufficient Snow

For the first time in its history, the Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races in Maine have been called off because of low snowfall, impacting participants and the local economy.

The Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races, the longest sled dog race in the eastern United States, has been canceled this year due to insufficient snow coverage.
Organizers cite safety concerns for participants and dogs as the primary reason for the cancellation, with the Fort Kent area receiving about 2 feet less snow than average.
The race, a key economic driver for Fort Kent, Maine, attracts thousands of spectators and is a qualifier for the Iditarod.
This is not the first cancellation or alteration of the event, with previous instances due to weather conditions and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Scientists warn that the climate crisis is expected to decrease snowfall and shorten snow seasons in the Northeast, posing challenges for winter recreational activities.