Madison, WI--January 26, 2004--The WSDC announced today that favorable snow conditions in Central Wisconsin indicate that all skiing, snowshoe racing and quadrathlon competitions will take place.

"Officially there are eight inches of snow in Wausau," said WAOW-TV meterologist Chad Franzen. "The National Weather service has predicted another two inches today, two inches later this week and another three inches over the weekend, with light snow showers throughout the following week. The Nine-mile ski area opened a week ago and it's been packed down with use, but the snow will be substantial today and provide a good base by the end of the week," said reported Franzen.

"If we get the snow that's been predicted, all Nordic skiing, snowshoe racing and quadrathlons competitions will run as scheduled. If we don't get the snow, the events will run, but route modifications may be necessary. We'll announce any route changes on or before Wednesday, Feb. 4," said Ryan Richards, vice president of operations for the WSDC.

Nordic skiing, snowshow racing and the quadrathlon have been cancelled the last two years due to lack of snow, and participants in those events have waited until the last minute to register. WSDC encourages everyone interested in competing in these events to register now at SportsInWisconsin.com. The Nordic skiing competition is a qualifier for the Birkebeiner, held every year in Cable.

The Badger State Games runs two weekends this year. Some youth hockey and bowling take place Jan 31-Feb 1. All other sports including new sports indoor archery and freestyle skiing, take place Feb. 6-8.

For all Badger State Games updates, visit www.SportsInWisconsin.com.