11.   The first run on Mount Yakebitai took place in thick fog and stinging sleet, just the latest batch of lousy weather to hit the Alpine events.

12.   The lousy weather forced the Mets to postpone their game with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

13.   The lousy weather held down times and distances and prompted several athletes and relay teams to scratch.

14.   Two years ago, the entire tournament had to be canceled because of lousy weather.