In Livigno, a host town for the Winter Olympics, significant snowfall has prompted the cancellation of all competitions and training sessions on Thursday morning. Up to 35 centimeters of fresh snow is expected to fall within just a few hours, creating hazardous conditions for athletes. The sudden weather events have led to the postponement of the men's halfpipe qualification event originally set for 10:30 AM, with no rescheduled time announced yet.

The snowfall has also affected the training schedules of athletes, including Swedish skier Sandra Näslund and her teammates, which raises concerns ahead of upcoming women's events planned for Friday and men's events on Saturday. The accumulation of new snow has raised alarms among competitors and organizers about the performance conditions, as the course has already been facing speed issues prior to the additional snowfall, necessitating significant modifications to the track in recent weeks.

There are apprehensions that the new layer of snow could adversely affect the quality of the slopes, making them slow and difficult to navigate. With speed previously being a contentious factor, this latest development adds another layer of uncertainty for athletes preparing for upcoming Olympic competitions, highlighting the challenges faced by winter sports venues during adverse weather conditions.