"'Despite taking place in the high-altitude Italian Alps, centered around the town of Cortina, the 2026 Olympics will also require more than 3 million cubic yards of artificial snow,' Climate Central explains. 'With artificial snow becoming a regular part of winter sports, the challenge of ensuring adequate conditions highlights the central role that the weather plays in the Winter Olympics and Paralympics - especially for the reliability and safety of outdoor competitions.'"
"In the 70 years since Cortina first held the Winter Games in 1956, February temperatures in the northern Italian town have warmed by a whopping 3.6°C (6.4°F). This warming has led to fewer freezes, with Cortina d'Ampezzo now experiencing 19 per cent fewer freezing days annually than in 1956. 'Studies show that average February snow depth in Cortina has decreased with warming - by about 15 centimeters (6 inches) from 1971-2019,' Climate Central said."
Milano Cortina will host the 2026 Winter Olympics across eight locations including Cortina d'Ampezzo and Milan. February temperatures in Cortina have risen about 3.6°C (6.4°F) since 1956, reducing annual freezing days by roughly 19 percent and lowering average February snow depth by about 15 centimeters between 1971 and 2019. Milan has warmed about 3.2°C (5.8°F) since 1956. Event organizers will rely heavily on artificial snow, with more than 3 million cubic yards expected to be produced. Increased dependence on artificial snow raises concerns about reliability, safety, and the long-term viability of outdoor winter-sport venues.
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