Skied just after the lunch hour, mostly planning to explore. Started on the snowmaking loop, which was in mostly good condition. The classic tracks definitely had some moist spots and even on the skate deck the abundant moisture in the base was obvious. Crossed the road and skied part of the golf course and down through Tornado Alley under Hwy 55 to Wirth beach. All of that section was ungroomed (as expected, Wirth groomers reported they were waiting for it to cool down and dry out). Skier made tracks were pretty decent but wouldn't recommend skating -- there was a good 3-4" of churned up snow where folks have been skating. The underpass for Hwy 55 is icy with snirt and some bare patches. Would not advise attempting to ski on Wirth Lake, looked very wet. Nice afternoon of "poking around", beautiful with all the snow hanging on branches (photos from the natural snow trails).

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(Bruce Adelsman)

Skied a few laps of the manmade snow loop. Little bit of slipping and sliding. Take care on the biggest downhill it's not terrible but definitely some ice there.

(Mark Bushinski)

Skied the manmade loop early this morning. There was 1-2" of new snow on top of crusty groomed snow. There were lots of folks out at 6:00 a.m., so the track was getting skied in nicely. It was not so deep as to slow things down, so really nice skiing. Groomer was out on the Piston Bully around 7:00 creating beautiful (but a little soft) corduroy. Thanks in advance to the trail crews! We appreciate the work you all do so that we can ski on such fabulous trails!

(Bill McKinney)

Snowmaking loops (2.5k) were groomed this morning, and new snow continues to fall. Grooming plans: We are likely going to stay off of natural snow trails until temps drop and conditions dry out. The snow that has fallen is quite wet, with a lot of moisture already underneath. Anything that gets packed right now is turning to slush, which would then be icy and ungroomable once temps drop.

(Robert Ibler, Loppet Foundation)

Next section of manufactured snow loop open. Trail now goes out the Luce line and up to the plateau for 2.3 km total.

(Erik Hendrickson)

The artificial snow trails were in excellent shape and they were continuing snowmaking. Currently available: flat loop part of Green Meadow cutting back near holes 3-4, and a larger hill as part of the Ridgeline Trail by the tubing hill.

(Cory Quirk)

Some grass sticking through on the bridge trail. Skyline is getting very thin but surprisingly ok. They expanded the lower stadium teaching area and there was a ton of classes taking advantages of the room. It was crowded but everyone looked pretty happy. Man made snow was just soft enough for a relative beginner like me to feel comfortable.

(Tim Bontrager)

Went on the natural snow east of the trailhead. Apart from two spots - the train underpass, which was bare carpet, and the bridge to Tornado Alley, which had gravel and bare spots, the trails were surprisingly good. There were user-made tracks in most sections of Skyline and Tornado, and the thin/bare spots were easily avoided. The Hwy 55 underpass and the Bassett's Creek bridge had full snow cover. JD Rivers looked thin, so I turned back there.

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(Laurie Ford)

Generally very nice though Tornado Alley. A torn and uncovered carpet is at the railroad underpass just down from the upper Trailhead parking lot. I thought I was clear but caught a tip and went down hard.

(Steve Casey)

Excellent conditions on the man-made loop at Wirth as usual, and the new snow makes it even better! Double classic tracks in most places. Snowguns were going strong, making snow on the green meadow area and above the Coaches'Corner. It won't be long now...

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(Bill Oyler)