Winds knocked down temporary structures at the base of the 400-meter (1,300-foot) Avet slope during the night, and after a 2 1/2-hour delay the organizers finally called the race off.

Race organizers have yet to announce if the race will be rescheduled for a second time. It was originally to be held in Courchevel, France, in December, but was also cancelled due to poor weather.

A second giant slalom is scheduled for Saturday, with a slalom to follow on Sunday.