Most trails were groomed today, which resulted in surprisingly decent conditions for skate skiing. Compacted thickness appeared to average about 1", with some thinner areas especially under the white pines. 3"-4" snow depth off the trail. There are a few short areas of frozen slush, as well as tufts of grass and leaf litter poking up here and there. Some surfaces were undulating and a few of the shallow dips were rather abrupt, but 90% of the system skied very nicely. Not possible to set classic tracks yet, of course.

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(Todd Campbell)

The snow accumulation is currently minimal, with only 1-2 inches, and grooming operations have not yet begun. Certain areas are still bare and not frozen. We will provide more updates as soon as there is more snowfall.

(Kara Czapinski, Superior City Parks)

Zero snow. Tiny bits of snow which will melt ASAP. Definitely not open.

(Bob Mackey)