After a 1"snowfall trails were packed and combed and new track set this afternoon on all trails other than Red Trail between Nature Center and third beach access, and through the pine plantation. With a very thin base in most areas, a shallow track was set with mixed results. Some areas allowed for full depth, clean tracks but many other areas a shallow track with some woods debris were the best we could do. Conditions would be rated fair, sometimes poor.

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(Rich Dirks)

After a warmup for several days, Door County had about one inch of rain turning last night to snow (about two inches). Not ideal conditions for a ski trail. The Red Trail is very icy. The Yellow and Yellow/Green trails had just enough snow to lay a shallow track. Sidewalls are soft, and most of the track bases are icy. Definitely skiable for diehard skiers. Entering from the Red Pine parking lot would be advisable. Probably shouldn't be using your good skis. There are branches down on trails that could be flicked off with a ski pole.

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(John Swanson)

Today the entire trail system at Whitefish Dunes was groomed. Everything was tracked for classic skiing, except the north end of the red trail was not tracked. The additional 2 inches of snow the past few days improved the overall conditions. The tracks are a little soft now, but should set up with the cold temperatures. Overall, the skiing is very good. The north end of the red trail is still a little thin from the recent tree trimming efforts. The red pines are also a little thin. Otherwise, the trail system is in great shape.

(Joe Polacheck)

Best classic tracks I've been on since skiing in Norway! We skied all the trails. First part of red was no track and a bit icy but that's because they took out some fallen trees. Everything else is beautifully tracked! Absolutely gorgeous weather!

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(Sheila Rusch)

I skied the entire trail system. The yellow trail is in good condition. There are thin areas but they can be skied through. The red trail is in fair condition from the third beach access south. North of the third each access to the nature center has had recent tree cutting operations. Tracks are very stable. Overall the skiing is very nice and the park is beautiful.

(Joe Polacheck)

Skied Red to crossover then Yellow and Green trails. Firm base and perfect track. Incredible grooming with about 6 inches of snow on the trails. Minimal debris and great coverage. Thank you to the crew working these trails.

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(Tim Rafalski)

All trails were Ginzued today and track was reset on all trails except the Red Trail between the Nature Center and the 3rd beach access. That section of trail will be closed for a few days while a number of trees are removed. Skiers are encouraged to access the trail system via the Red Pine lot at the western side of the park. A report will be posted when that section of trail is reopened, hopefully before this coming weekend. The rest of the trails have track that is full depth except for many areas where there isn't enough base in low snow areas.

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(Rich Dirks)

Enjoy the beauty of vistas overlooking Lake Michigan and tree canopied trails of our 4 1/2 miles of newly groomed and tracked State Park system. Conditions and coverage are good with just a few thin areas. Dedicated snowshoe and hiking trails access other unique habitats of the park are available.

(Doug Otopalik)

Trails were groomed today. Tracks set on yellow and green. No tracks set on red trail. What a special place with visitor center and lake views. Trails protected from on shore breezes due to adjacent dunes.

(James Hagen)

All trails are groomed for classic skiing. Red trail is thin and icy. Advise only rock skis. Yellow trail is tracked for classic skiing except where areas are thin. B skis should be fine on the yellow trail. Yellow trail under the Pines are very thin rock skis recommended. Yellow trail west of the road is fair. No classic tracks are set there.

(Joe Polacheck)