Nicely groomed, but softening quickly in the rising temps. A good day to just take it easy and focus on your soft-snow technique, which may come in handy this weekend. Tracks are solid and straight, but softening and getting icy.

(John McCarthy)

Wow! The classic tracks on the oval are in amazing shape. They were clearly reset and are in great condition and nice and deep. Snow conditions were good during the cooler temps early this morning. Starting to get a little soft and sticky due to the sun at about 10:30 this morning.

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(Michelle McArdle)

The Piston Bully was out Monday night grooming the man made trail. The skate deck was tilled and is in good condition. New classic track was set through out and is good condition as well.

(Mark Janis)

The Rangers ran the Ginzu around the trails at about 3:00 pm, with good results. Skate deck was a bit slushy at first, but freezing from below. Some future trouble spots are apparent. Summerstage hill was fast. Magic Carpet also, but not scary fast. Best segment is the west to east leg of the Woods Loop. Biggest problem is the deer with very muddy hoofs walking on the trail.

(John McCarthy)

At 12:30 pm it was 37 degrees and sunny. The state deck was good except for areas exposed to the sun. After 1 hour the areas in the woods were getting mushy. Still is was an enjoyable workout and appreciate the groomers and snowmakers for providing the best xc skiing in SE Wisconsin.

(Don Howell)

Excellent conditions for skate and stride this morning. The grooming last night provided a consistent surface of a fine powder on a firm base on the lower trails with the new snow. The upper trail, with the older snow, is a little more sugary. The up/down hills are in great shape. The snow is getting sticky and slower as the day progresses.

(John McCarthy)

Great conditions this morning. Skate deck is tilled and groomed and in fantastic shape. Tracks are a mix of older in the thin areas and full depth in the new snow areas. Get out, enjoy it, and say hi to the skiers around you. Very nice for any time of the year. All the man-made loops are open.

(Jim Marschalek)

I had the PistenBully out Saturday night. All the manmade trails are open. The skate deck was tilled and groomed everywhere. Tracks are set on all loops with fresh tracks set on the lower loops. Could be some thin spots on the edges of upper trail but all in all very good conditions! Spring is in the air so don't hesitate get out and ski!

(Mike Koestet)

Highly variable conditions for skate this afternoon, but more consistent for stride. Our fantastic snowmakers and groomers made a herculean effort to restore the lower trails over the last couple of days, including an epic battle with the high winds. The newly made snow has just been spread and groomed once, resulting in everything from excellent to icy. The high wind is blowing loose snow off the trail in places, leading to a hard packed surface. Trails up in the woods are similar to yesterday, which was very good. Be sure to flick a stick when you see one. Tracks are solid all around.

(John McCarthy)

As the groomer reported, skating conditions were good. After an hour, the start hill was groomed. The magic carpet was ok but a little patch of ice at the flat section of the bottom of the magic carpet. Wind gusts were 36 mph which blew off my cap and had to stop to retrieve it a few times.

(Don Howell)