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Taltarzac725 02-08-2018 08:57 AM
Siberian Winds at the Olympics.
 
PyeongChang Weather for 2018 Olympics Could Be Freezing Cold | Time

Seems the skiers are having problems with their skis being scratched by the snow because of how cold it is up on the downhill ski slope.

Cold weather turning skis to garbage in Pyeongchang | Reuters

Quote:
“Snow crystals get really sharp when temperatures go to -20 degrees and the base burns. It’s the same as lighting fire and burning your base because the snow crystals get such sharp edges,” said the slalom specialist who is favored to win gold in Pyeongchang.


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