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Porcupine Mountains Snow Report – 01/28
<> Regular hours: Friday through Monday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST (weather and conditions permitting) <> CROSS COUNTRY TRAILS 1/28/26 – Ski Trail Update – ❄ Snow, Snow & MORE SNOW! ❄ Lake effect snow is no joke! It’s been snowing for days!!! Trails are looking GREAT! *Reminder – Trails are multi-use trails! <>… more...

Hanson Hills Snow Report – 01/28
❄️ WEDNESDAY NORDIC UPDATE — JANUARY 28, 2026 ❄️ 🎿 Nordic Trail Update: 🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM We received about 2 inches of new snow yesterday—a nice refresh for the trail system. Groomer Dan is getting a well-earned day of rest today. Justin will be heading out on the groomer after… more...

XC Ski Headquarters Cross Country Ski Report – 01/28
Happy Skiers! Fresh grooming on all trails today. Come on out and enjoy these exceptional winter conditions! Weather Forecast Today: Mainly cloudy. High 12F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Cloudy, chance of snow 50%.. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low -1F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow: Mostly… more...

Forbush Corner Cross Country Ski Report – 01/28
Ever wondered what it’s like to cross that finish line? 🏁❄️ Stop thinking about it and start gliding! This Saturday, Jan 31, at 10 AM, we’re hosting the Forbush Freestyle—the perfect race for everyone from the “first-timer” to the “all-timer.” With all of the recent snow, and our expert grooming, we’ve got the most consistent,… more...

Valley Spur Trail System Cross Country Ski Report – 01/28
1/28, and John Cromell is out grooming the whole system this morning as snow keeps falling. The lodge will be open. Visit Valley Spur Trail System Website >>>> Valley Spur Trail System On Facebook Below are the latest postings from the Valley Spur Trail System Page On Facebook. Valley Spur Trail System Visit Valley Spur… more...

Nub’s Nob Ski Area Snow Report – 01/28
Yesterday’s snow is now groomed into the base and the ski surface is exceptional. Sustained cold and frequent fresh snow continues to make conditions remarkably good at Nub’s Nob. The majority of the snow is machine groomed today but powder can still be discovered in certain areas like the Tower Glades. Pintail Peak lodge is… more...

Boyne Mountain Snow Report – 01/28
Last updated: Wednesday 07:46 AM Gooooood morning Boyne Mountain! It’s Kyler, with today’s snow report. We got DUMPED ON yesterday. Way more than what the forecast called for. Over 4" of freshies fell during the day, and it’s all groomed out into fresh corduroy prime for the taking this morning. Tuesday was probably one of… more...

The Highlands Snow Report – 01/28
Last updated: Wednesday 06:46 AM CONDITIONS UPDATE: January 28, 2026 Good Morning from The Highlands Team! Today’s Download:Good morning! We are half way through the week, and 4 days away from Groundhog Day! and conditions couldn’t be any better. With the new snow yesterday, and our grooming team tilling it all in last night, today… more...

Shanty Creek Snow Report – 01/28
Schuss Mountain JANUARY 28 It’s KHQ Ski Night at Schuss Mountain! Enjoy $22 lift tickets and $33 rentals from 5-9p with a fresh blanket of powder on the slopes. With 6” of new snow in the last 24 hours and up to 4” more in the forecast today, there will be snowy perfection at every… more...

Caberfae Peaks Snow Report – 01/28
Photo taken January 27, 2026 LIFTS ARE OPEN 10 AM TO 8 PM TODAY The snow just keeps coming down!  We received an unexpected 7″ of new snow two nights ago, followed by another 2″ during the morning hours yesterday. It’ll be a great day to hit the slopes.  Embrace the temps with a high… more...

Crystal Mountain Cross Country Ski Report – 01/28
Trails are open. Groomed and trackset. Snowshoe trail is open. Cross-Country Center Hours: 9am – 5pm. Call 231-378-3110 for updates. New Snow: 3 Snow Depth in Woods: 6 Packed Snow Depth on Trails: 3 Ladies Ski + Sip: 4 – 6pm, Jan 31, Feb 7 & 21, 2026. Ski, Sip, and Socialize! Ditch the winter… more...

Crystal Mountain Snow Report – 01/28
Slopes are 100% open! Snow showers are forecasted all day Wednesday. Thanks to the major snowfall from Monday night, enjoy perfectly groomed runs and deep powder stashes. Between runs enjoy hot food and beverages at the Clipper Café and Bru Bar, warm up in the indoor pool and hot tub, or keep your golf game… more...

Crystal Mountain Cross Country Ski Report – 01/27
Trails are open. Groomed and trackset. Snowshoe trail is open. Cross-Country Center Hours: 9am – 5pm. Call 231-378-3110 for updates. New Snow: 5 Snow Depth in Woods: 6 Packed Snow Depth on Trails: 3 Ladies Ski + Sip: 4 – 6pm, Jan 31, Feb 7 & 21, 2026. Ski, Sip, and Socialize! Ditch the winter… more...

XC Ski Headquarters Cross Country Ski Report – 01/27
The sun came out for much of the day yesterday. Conditions on the Manitou trail were especially beautiful! We received about an inch of fresh snow last night. All trails are snow combed, and classic tracks are set. The Stone Turtle Cafe is open for lunch, drinks, and warming up by the fire. There are… more...

Valley Spur Trail System Cross Country Ski Report – 01/27
1/27, All trails were groomed and we did receive some snow since grooming and it continues. I think Mother Nature will be winning today The lodge will be open. The Snowbike trail was groomed on 1/26. This trail can be used by bikes, snowshoers, skiers and dogs. This is the only trail at VS that… more...

Hanson Hills Snow Report – 01/27
❄️ TUESDAY NORDIC UPDATE — JANUARY 27, 2026 ❄️ 🎿 Nordic Trail Update: 🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM We picked up about ¼ inch of new snow overnight. Blue received a fresh combing pass, and new classic tracks were set on Brown, Yellow, and M-93 Hills. The rest of the trail system… more...



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