A yellow snow warning has been issued by SMHI for large parts of Dalarna county in Sweden, reportedly affecting the Vasaloppet cross-country ski race from Sälen to Mora on Sunday. The warning is for snow expected from Saturday evening to Sunday morning, with 5-10 centimeters forecast, potentially more locally, which could cause traffic problems. According to SMHI, the snow will move in from the Värmland direction and spread north and east, roughly west of highway 50 with a margin of about a mile eastward.
The Vasaloppet, in its 102nd edition, starts at 08:00 on Sunday. Vasaloppet's sport chief Tommy Höglund said the weather is uncertain, with recent days having plus temperatures and rain, and Friday's relay race experiencing klisterföre and wet snow. He stated that if it gets cold at night without new snow, it could be very fast, possibly a record, but even a centimeter of snow could slow top skiers by about 15 minutes.
He stated that if it gets cold at night without new snow, it could be very fast, possibly a record, but even a centimeter of snow could slow top skiers by about 15 minutes.
Höglund mentioned that preparations include grooming tracks at night and making new tracks during the day if needed, with plans B and C in place depending on conditions, but they feel secure with plan A and will adjust if necessary. He reportedly believes most participants will finish, though some may drop out due to injuries or other reasons.
He mentioned that preparations include grooming tracks at night and making new tracks during the day if needed, with plans B and C in place depending on conditions, but they feel secure with plan A and will adjust if necessary.
He reportedly believes most participants will finish, though some may drop out due to injuries or other reasons.