Packed and a bit icy, but being groomed right now! Classic tracks look pretty icy.

(Bill Gilbert)

Great to be out for a quick ski in south Minneapolis! Decent "golf course" conditions. As a heads up, the skate deck was a bit icy, rutted, and lumpy at lunchtime on Friday. Maybe it will soften up in the sun. Good snow coverage throughout though. It is easy to avoid the few leafy and bare spots. Classic skiers might opt for crusty touring just off the main trail as the tracks are not well defined or consistent. Just a friendly reminder to keep dogs on leash and to stick to the multi-use path on the left if skijoring. The main ski trail is getting chewed up from dog paws (and a few human runners).

(Brian Aas)

Surprisingly great coverage after all the days above freezing. A fair amount of leaves poking through and a couple parts near golf cart paths that are getting uneasily close to the pavement, but still fine skiing out there to be had.

(John Leaf)

Super conditions! Easy to get a long glide and V2 most of the way! There were some classic tracks but they didn't appear to be very deep. Thank you groomers!

(Rebecca Fitch)

Really great skiing this afternoon. I used my best (ie, only) skis, and there was great snow coverage. Good conditions for a learner.

(Beth Wicklund)

Groomers were out this morning. All trails (4k, 2k, 1k and walking trails) are all set. No classic tracks down yet. Snow covers the trail in all areas, though in some low points the snow is quite wet.

(Mike Guild)

Groomers out this morning. 4k trail is fully rolled, as well as the 1k and 2k loops, and the walking trail (which is on the left of the ski trail). Snow was wet and heavy. A few spots have a little grass popping through, but they are few and far between, and easily avoided. No classic tracks down yet; we need a little more snow to set tracks.

(Mike Guild)

Hiawatha groomers rolled this morning. There are some exposed areas, but overall decent coverage. Rock skis.

(John Saunders)

Got out and rolled the full 4k course this morning. The 4k loop looks good; a few spots have a little grass showing, but otherwise looks good. Wind was blowing pretty strong, so may be blown over a little by the time you go out. The 1k and 2k cut off points are not done yet. And the walking path is not done yet. Grooming plans: Expect to get out this afternoon and do those.

(Mike Guild)