As the West experiences heavy snowfall, the Eastern U.S. faces a different scenario with insufficient snow leading to the cancellation of the longest sled dog race in the region. The Can-Am Crown International sled dog race in Fort Kent, Maine, had to be called off due to unsafe trail conditions caused by the lack of adequate snow coverage. Despite receiving around four feet of snow since October, the area remains approximately two feet below the average snowfall, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The president of the Can-Am races mentioned that while there was a previous instance where a portion of the race had to be canceled due to moving ice on the river, a complete cancellation like this year has never occurred before. The decision to cancel the race was made about six days prior to the scheduled start, as the trail crew had been highlighting the need for more snow throughout February to cover obstacles like rocks and branches.
