Men's World Cup Downhill Race Canceled Due to Heavy Snowfall

This marks the third weather-related postponement this season, with another race scheduled for Saturday and a super-G event on Sunday, weather permitting.

• Heavy snowfall led to the cancellation of a men's World Cup downhill race in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
• This is the third speed-race postponement due to weather this season, following two cancellations in Zermatt, Switzerland due to high wind.
• The Beaver Creek crew is preparing for another downhill race on Saturday, weather permitting, and a super-G event on Sunday.
• The speed season for men was supposed to start in November at the Matterhorn mountain, but was prevented by heavy snowfall and strong wind.
• This marks the second consecutive year that weather has disrupted the sport's newest venue, a course that starts in Switzerland and finishes in Italy.

3 Articles

ESPN Washington Post Associated Press