Really good conditions (possibly the best I've seen this year?) Skate deck was very hard down the middle, and softer on the edges. I was able to get really good glide and it was not too rutted at the moment, so a really fun ski. Classic tracks were washed out in the usual areas, but looked "OK".

(Tim Bontrager)

We added 2" of dry powder overnight. This morning we compacted and groomed the skate deck on both the 6K and 8K. We then set a new classic track on the 6K. It's all soft, untransformed snow, and the wind is blowing. We did not set an 8K track due to blowing snow, and plan to do that tomorrow. Today and Friday are No Dog Days; Saturday is a Member Dog Day. KidSki Session 5 will be Sunday, 1:45-3:45.

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(John Graham)

Amazing classic conditions early Monday morning - tracks were fast but not glazed. Skate deck was still soft. Thanks to the groomers for their tremendous grooming effort!

(Tom MacDonald)

We added 8" of needed snow during the Saturday/Sunday event. The deep powder slowed our grooming plan, but we opened the 6K with a pretty skate deck and a beautiful classic track at 11:45. Apologies for the 2 hour delay. After grooming the chalet area for KidSki, we made compacting runs on the 8K. At this time the 6K is groomed skate and classic. The skate deck is soft; deep untransformed snow. The track is deep and got a lot of use today. The 8K has a compacted (not groomed) single track skate lane. Grooming plans: Monday is a Member Dog Day, and the trails will see a lot of use. Monday night we will regroom the 6K deck, and continue to compact then groom the 8K. If possible we will set a track. Tuesday is a No Dog Day.

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(John Graham)

100% base coverage, but too thin to groom with the knives down. Classic tracks are skiable, but worn and icy. Grooming plans: Based on the forecast we will close to skiers at 6 pm on Saturday so that we can commence compacting any new snow. We will groom early on Sunday. The chalet and 6K will open at 10 am, and the 8K will be closed until grooming is complete after that. KidSki session 4 will happen from 1:45-3:30. Due to the large number of KidSki participants, the chalet area and parking lots will be congested during that time, and rental gear unavailable. We'll be open til 8 pm Sunday.

(John Graham)

Coverage is still perfect at Snowflake. Skate trail is hard, and fast. South facing hills and areas where the woods thin out were getting a little icy.

(Tim Bontrager)

Tonight we re-groomed all skate decks, following 2 days of very heavy use. Both trails are 100% covered and we pushed out the left side to give skaters more separation from the classic tracks. The track is 95% intact, some washouts on the turns. Shallow due to snow depth; we considered resetting, but with the 3 day forecast, decided we could not improve what we have. Looking ahead: Tuesday is a No Dog Day, Wednesday is a Member Dog Day. Thursday's East High Invitational has been moved to Spirit My due to our classic track conditions, so we'll be open 8-8 as usual.

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(John Graham)

Very busy day with more than 200 skiers signing-in. All trails are open, were tracked, and groomed Friday night. KidSki session 3 will be Sunday 1:45-3:45. With 125 kids, plus instructors and parents, the parking will be congested, the chalet and surrounding area crowded, and rentals paused until 3:45. Sunday is a No Dog Day.

(John Graham)

3+ inches of snow overnight! Today we compacted all trails, groomed all skate decks, and set new classic tracks on both the 6K and 8K. It's still soft, untransformed snow, and saw a lot of use today, but the trail is smoothing-out, no exposed rocks, and safe for best skis. Thursday is a "Dog Day" for Season Members. We are open 8-8 everyday and the 3K lighted loop will be lit.

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(John Graham)

First time at Snowflake and was greeted with 3+ inches of new powdery snow. Skied the 8k loop while groomers ginzu'd the 6 k. Groomed 6 K was great, nice and flat and clean. New track was set as well. 8 k grooming was in process when I left. Snow is dry and cold and slow after the deep freeze of the last few days but was by far the best skiing of the season. Thanks groomers!

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(Keith Holmquist)