Women’s Slalom and Men’s GS Cancelled

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (Jan. 31, 2016) – Warm, wet weather and soft, unfavorable course conditions cancelled both the men and women’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup races Sunday.

At the women’s slalom in Maribor, Slovenia, start times were move back as crews worked on fine-tuning the course. However, after 24 racers completed the first run, including Resi Stiegler (Jackson, WY) finishing 13th, the race was cancelled due to unfavorable course conditions.

The Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup giant slalom was cancelled due to weather conditions Sunday in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. (Getty/Agence Zoom-Alexis Boichard)

In Garmisch, the start for the men’s giant slalom was moved down due to wet snow overnight. However, weather conditions continued to deteriorate as wet snow changed back to rain and the race was officially cancelled.

No update yet on if these races will be rescheduled later in the season.

Up next, the women travel to Garmisch for downhill and super G races Feb. 6-7. The men travel to Jeongseon, Korea, for downhill and super G races Feb. 6-7.

Broadcast and Live Streaming (times EST)

Friday, Feb. 5
12:00 a.m. - Men's downhill, Jeongseon - NBCSN
8:30 p.m. - Men's downhill, Jeongseon - LIVE - NBC Sports Live Extra

Saturday, Feb. 6
4:45 a.m. - Women's downhill, Garmisch - LIVE - NBC Sports Live Extra
2:30 p.m. - Women's downhill, Garmisch - NBCSN
9:00 p.m. - Men's super G, Jeongseon - LIVE - NBCSN

Sunday, Feb. 7
4:45 a.m. - Women's super G, Garmisch - LIVE - NBC Sports Live Extra
2:30 p.m. - Women's super G, Garmisch - NBCSN