Skiing: World Cup opener moved

The World Cup cross country season opener on November 19th to 20th has been moved to Sjusjøen near Lillehammer, due to lack of snow at the Beitostølen venue.

At present there is no snow at Sjusjøen either, but according to the weather forecast, temperatures are dropping, making it possible to produce enough artificical snow at Sjusjøen in time for the event.

(NRK)

Friday, 11 November 2011 07:40

Written by Rolleiv Solholm

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