Take it from the Olympics, slushy winter sports may be the new normal

Here’s how to enjoy skiing and ice skating in a warming world

Two women skiing in the mountains of Italy.

Cross-country skier Jessie Diggins of Team USA competes in slushy snow near Milan, Italy, on February 14, 2026. Shorter, warmer winters are becoming more common in the Northern Hemisphere, affecting how winter athletes train and perform.

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