Too cold for snow? Bal Harbour cancels Saturday snow fest

Bal Harbour has canceled its seventh annual snow festival scheduled for Saturday ``due to highly anticipated inclement weather,'' according to a village news release.

Weekend weather forecasts predict even chillier temperatures and the likelihood of rain on Saturday.

The free event has been re-scheduled for Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual winter festival feature a snow mountain for climbing and snowballs for fighting, as well as food and games.

The ONE Bal Harbour resort and spa funded the snow. For information call Bal Harbour's parks and recreation department at 305-866-8597.

-- RODOLFO ROMAN