The man-made snow grooming was great (and recent as of 8:30am), and the classic tracks were firm. Had to use a bit of caution on hills due to ice (just out of instinct), but it was great skiing. I didn't try the Judy loop.

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(Paul Larson)

Skied JD rivers, Bassett Creek, Tornado Alley, Skyline, and most of the snowmaking loop today. The natural snow was much firmer and condensed than it had been Friday or Saturday, which was nice. Still a little slow but much more enjoyable today. Coverage is great. Under 55 it's a little thin, I think my pole tips were hitting the asphalt (or ice). On the connector between Trail 18 and the bridge over Wirth Parkway, there is a bit of curb exposed on the right side as you are coming down the hill to the bridge - something to look out for.

(Sam Knuth)

Skied a good chunk of the north trails and they were great. A little soft and slow of course but tracks had just been set and the groomers must have been out for the duration of the snow. I think we might be skiing until June!

(Thomas Whisenand)

It was great getting out on some fresh snow this afternoon at Wirth. The snow making loops had all been groomed. The classic tracks were in good shape except when they were wind blown in some open areas. The skate deck was well used. Thanks to the groomers!

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(Bill Lundberg)

Skied at 11:00 am, manufactured snow. The trail was groomed last night. Good conditions, a bit soft. Scattered leaf litter.

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(Tom Berscheid)

Excellent conditions this morning on the 6K man made snow loop! Great for an easy pre Birkie ski! Thanks groomers!

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(Bill Oyler)

The made snow loop was in great shape where the race was not happening. A bit crusty on the trail coming out of Twin Lakes. Drevil's Drop was getting some buildup but plenty of traction for kids to make it down.
The bridge trail across the road was groomed so classes could happen (and in usable condition). But the walking bridge to get there is very icy. And the other side if the railroad bridge is not skiable due to ice and bare batches.

(Dan Boody)

Conditions were better than I expected. A few pole plants slid away on ice and some of the uphills had a snow cone texture. Didn't find any ice on the downhills.

(Mark Bushinski)

This weekend is Mayor's Challenge and Supertour races on the snowmaking loops. On Friday, the course will be open to the public, but will be routed in the World Cup course routing for course preview, which uses the downhill turn by the Trailhead and over the bridge. On Saturday and Sunday, snowmaking trails will be closed to the public until 4pm.

(Robert Ibler, Loppet Foundation)

Snowmaking ski trails north of the roundabout (Jim's Hill, Ridgeline, North Finger, La Squadra) will have four best line classic tracks on Thursday morning to dial in grooming for Supertour races this weekend. We will scrub those tracks and set normal ones around mid day Thursday. It would be a good morning to bring your classic skis! Green meadow and Twin Lakes will have normal grooming all day.
Natural snow trails are too icy to groom at this point, with some bare spots that need fixing. Lakes are in very bad shape and won't be skiable until we get more snow.

(Robert Ibler, Loppet Foundation)