Snow? Rain? Slurries? All 3? Freestylers, snowboarders ready for anything at Cypress Mountain

Cypress Mountain wet, wild and ready

WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Cypress Mountain appears to be ready for the opening of the Winter Olympics, though conditions could be miserable for athletes and fans when competition begins Saturday.

The forecast calls for heavy rain for women’s moguls, and organizers are concerned the event could be postponed if fog also becomes an issue.

Snowboarders and freestyle skiers have praised efforts by Olympic officials to ensure the venues are good condition despite a mild winter. Organizers trucked in snow to maintain the integrity of the courses in the run-up to the games.

Moguls and snowboardcross competitors worked through a mix of rain and snow flurries during training on Friday, saying the rain could factor into the outcome of the events because of the way it affects the snow’s texture.