Olympic town warms up as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By JENNIFER McDERMOTTFebruary 9, 2026 at 03:53 PM

Olympic town warms up as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, began with a wintry feel, but rising temperatures are impacting the games. Despite heavy snow initially, temperatures reached around 40 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The warmer weather allowed visitors to walk around without jackets. The event highlights the challenges posed by climate change to winter sports, as evidenced by the unseasonably warm conditions during the games. Alpine ski events are being held in Bormio, Italy.

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Len 30% Canada 40% Karli Poliziani 40% Vancouver 40% Dan Wilton 50% Finland 50% Bormio 60% Elian Lehto 60% Italy ×380% Cortina d'Ampezzo ×490% 2026 Olympic Winter Games ×495%

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