We received about 1/2" of heavy snow this morning and temps are near 40F. The skate deck was lightly groomed on most trails. Conditions are soft but very good for skate skiing. The classic track is in reasonably good shape with the new snow making them somewhat shallow. Overall the snow is holding up exceptionally well with very few icy spots but with a lot of tree debris in some areas.

(Bruce Johnson)

Skate trails groomed this morning. Track looks good. Skiing is very good in most areas -- some icy areas (careful going around corners) -- still a lot of tree debris. Happy to have snow -- pray for more!

(John Keane)

100% of all trails were groomed for both skate and classic. Snow conditions range from excellent to icy in spots. Classic track overall is good with some very thin sections where the snow cover is more ice than snow. The higher elevation trails have the best snow conditions. The downhill trail from the upper parking is extremely icy; it is highly recommended skiers use the lower lot in Yon's Valley to access the trails. Skiing this weekend will be very good...enjoy it while it lasts!

(Bruce Johnson)

Fallen trees have been removed from Upper Trail and River Trail. All trails have been packed but the snow is still wet and soft. As the temps drop and the snow firms overnight we will continue to groom for the weekend.

(Bruce Johnson)

Most trails were packed this morning. The snow is still very wet and in some areas water has not frozen. Tree debris is over much of the trails. Upper trail has a large tree down; we hope the remove it this afternoon. There are no classic tracks set at this time. The lower parking lot in Yon's is closed as the access road is very muddy and rutted. The entire Yon's field has been packed for evening activities. Conditions should improve as the snow freezes and we can actually groom with massive snow balls but at this time the trails are still very soft and wet.

(Bruce Johnson)

The weather has not been kind to nordic skiers. Rain and warm temps have caused very soft and wet snow conditions. We have ponding water in many locations. We are asking skiers to please not ski until we can get back on the trail system and try to recover from our current situation. Thank you for cooperating.

(Bruce Johnson)

Not bad for classic skiing with my old Birkie skis! Had special purple for kick wax. Amazing how this trail retains snow. No one else skiing, but orgers will be coming after school/work. Trail is kind of squishy, but they just groomed the track for skaters. Don't be afraid to get out here and enjoy! I saw snow flees too!

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(Pamela Peterson)

The trail conditions are remarkably good considering all the rain. However, the conditions will change though out the day as the temp increase. The trails were groomed this morning between 9-11AM; after 11 the snow was transitioning to softer and softer conditions. This afternoon the snow will be very wet and heavy but skiable. Low dips in the trail may have standing water; there are some very icy spots. Tree debris is pretty widespread, please assist by picking up sticks. Thanks.

(Bruce Johnson)

We are receiving steady rain. The trails are extremely soft; we ask all skiers to please stay off the trail system until the snow firms up and we can start grooming to recover the trails. Your cooperation will be appreciated by all skiers. Thank you.

(Bruce Johnson)

SMU Trails Closed - Rain! Hope everyone enjoyed the glorious trails this past weekend. With the rain today and tomorrow we would request to not ski on the trails today. We'll evaluate how much moisture is in the trails tomorrow morning and send an update. Looks to cool off Tuesday night that could dry out some of the moisture but skiing on the wet trails risk adding ruts into the snow that the groomers couldn't get out. Hope for some cool weather at night and think snow.

(Brad Skillicorn)