I started around 7 am, and the temp was just below freezing so the conditions were pretty good. Perfectly firm on the flats and loosening but okay on the climbs. The classic tracks looked superb and I saw a few kicking around through them. Conditions were better than I thought they'd be. Enjoy those cool mornings!

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(Glenn Hansen)

The snow was great at 6am this morning, but by 8am the uphills were already starting to break down into sugar on ice. Sounds like a good dessert, but not awesome for skiing. The flats were still good, and the tracks looked pristine. Cold weather and snow would be appreciated!

(Mike Keyes)

Classic tracks solid and firm. Some ice and some snow sugar in tracks. Klister worked well. Multiple snow cannons blasting away making snow.

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(Ken Kuznia)

1.5k loop was very sugary when I was out there with probably 1-2 inches of powder on most portions of the loop. Overall, surprisingly pleasant given the freeze/thaw cycles that we've been seeing. Everyone seemed to be having fun. Pray for snow!

(Tim Bontrager)

Great conditions this morning at Wirth. Same 1.7k loop. Classic tracks were firm albeit a bit shallow in areas but no concerns. Skate deck looked great.

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(Scott Greymont)

Tracks were in pretty rough shape and the snow was pretty soft at 11:30 am, but it was still fairly fast. Colder temps should help.

(Patrick Doornek)

Surprisingly lovely this morning. Enjoyed the sunrise! 1.5 km of blown snow... quite fast, which surprised me.

(Lee Penn)

Started ski around 9 am. Skate deck very good. Sun facing uphills started to get mushy around 10 am.

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(Ken Kuznia)

Primo conditions at Theo this morning! The classic tracks were in excellent condition. Skating looked great, too. Many thanks to the groomers!

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(Bill Lundberg)

Arrived at 8:20 am to mint conditions for classic skiing. Used Rex Red Klister, which worked fine. So strange to have balmy weather and still be able to ski. Kudos to the grooming crew!

(Michael Kuhne)