Lack of snow has prompted the Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby to be canceled this year, the organizers announced in a press release Thursday. "Given current conditions and long-term weather forecasts,

Organizers have called off this year's Klondike Dog Derby due to a lack of snow. The cancellation marks the second consecutive year the event, which features a 40-mile sled dog race on Lake Minnetonka, has been unable to take place to due weather conditions.

Organizers said the decision was not taken lightly but said the area's lack of snow is preventing them from moving forward with the race despite the hard work of all involved.

The Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby announced Thursday that a lack of snow on Lake Minnetonka will again cancel the race, like it did last year.