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2026 Winter Olympics to Depend on Artificial Snow

1/24/2026

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  • The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will rely on artificial snow, requiring over three million cubic yards of machine-made snow.
  • Rising temperatures have shifted regional winters toward thaw, increasing the need for artificial snow.
  • A 2050s study projects that 56% of current host cities will meet climate reliability standards.
  • Athletes express concern about climate change's impact on their sport.