What Olympic athletes see that viewers don't: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier

PHYSorg
Feb 5, 2026, 7:20 pm94 pts
When viewers tune in to the 2026 Winter Olympics, they will see pristine, white slopes, groomed tracks and athletes racing over snow-covered landscapes, thanks in part to a storm that blanketed the mountain venues of the Italian Alps with fresh powder just in time.

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