Drive by report at 2:30pm. At least 8 snow guns all still blowing. Original loop previously open looks well covered. Not open yet but hopefully soon. I'll be swinging back tonight with hot chocolate, coffee and treats for the snowmaking crew as I'm sure they'll be working until next year!

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(Jeremy Sartain)

Still closed but looking better! Snow guns going and bare spots are mostly covered. Maybe tomorrow?

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(Kris Hansen)

Snow guns still blowing snow ... trails appear closed!

(Ben Dummer)

As of 10 a.m., trails appear closed. Very thin base.

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(Christina Mantel)

Eight snow guns going full steam this morning. Colder temps finally coming!

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(Greg Hedin)

The weather has severely deteriorated the snow conditions. There are many bare spots and the trails with snow are in poor shape. There is very little continual skiable area. Grooming has been suspended and we will need continual cold weather to resume snowmaking operations.

(Rob Adams, Ramsey County Parks)

Large bare spots at Battle Creek. I spotted a couple of people skiing.

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(David Byrne, Minnesota Rovers Outdoors Club)

Loop has several sections that are entirely grass and impassable even on rock skis. Could ski out and back in the stadium but the snow is quite icy and rough.

(Simon Robinson)

The warm weather along with the forecasted rain for tonight and tomorrow has finally taken its toll on our trails. With the trail as it is, no further grooming will be possible. Our intent is to wait until a refreezes occurs and then reevaluate the conditions and formulate a plan for repairs and additional grooming. Although the trail is not officially closed, skiers should use caution to avoid marginal trail conditions. Not the Christmas news we were hoping to send but we'll do the best we can to get the trails back in shape as soon as possible.

(John Fitzgerald)

Arrived about 9:30 am to join quite a few skiers out for one last ski before the rain. Pond Loop and near the start line was dirty, bare spots and some hard icy patches -- "variable" for sure. The big climb was actually in good shape but the problem was large icy or wet patches on the downhills. Some skiers were navigating the obstacles but I called it after two loops. Hopefully back at it later in the week.

(Craig Woodley)