Archives: December 2020

Today we have the Sterling Lift, Sir Henry’s Glider, and the Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift open to mid-station. We have 5 intermediate trails, 4 beginner trails, and 1 expert trail open today. We are presently making snow on Garden Path, Magic Learning Trail, Meadowlark, and the trail to Parking Lot #1. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 36 inches. All 10 trails have been groomed for today that’s 38 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Currently it is 18 degrees at the summit of Sterling with flurries and winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for increasing clouds with a chance of snow showers and a high of 25 degrees.

The Sterling Lift, Sir Henry’s Glider, and Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift to mid-station are now open. Mother Nature threw us curve ball yesterday with rain, high winds, and warm temperatures. The temperature fell overnight along with a little natural snow falling. Our groomers had to wait until the snow set up before they could start their grooming today. Once the temperature got cold enough our snowmakers fired up the guns on Garden Path, Meadowlark, Magic Learning Trail, and the trail to Parking Lot #1.

All lifts will have a delayed opening this morning due to grooming. We plan to have the Sterling Lift operating by 9:00 AM. We plan to have Sir Henry’s Glider and Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift open to mid-station by 10:00 AM. Today we plan to have 5 intermediate trails, 4 beginner trails, and 1 expert trail open. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 36 inches. We received a dusting to an inch of new snow last night. We are presently making snow on Garden Path, Meadowlark, and the trail to Parking Lot #1. Currently it is cloudy and 18 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Today’s forecast is calling for snow showers with a high of 25 degrees.

Due to the inclement weather and high winds lift service will not be operational today Friday, December 25th. We will reopen tomorrow Saturday, December 26th.  We appreciate your understanding. Tomorrow we plan to have the Sterling Lift, Sir Henry’s Glider, and the Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift operating. Lifts will have a delayed opening tomorrow morning due to grooming. Check this report for more details on delayed openings tomorrow morning. Tomorrow we plan to have 5 intermediate trails, 4 beginner trails, and 1 expert trail open. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 36 inches. All 10 trails will be groomed for tomorrow that’s a grand total of 38 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Due to the forecasted inclement weather and high winds, lift service will not be operational tomorrow morning, December 25th.  The surface conditions and weather outlook will be reevaluated at 10:00 am for a potential opening of 1:00 pm for skiing and riding.  Please check the snow report for lift operation updates.  We appreciate your understanding.

Currently it is cloudy and 36 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 25 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for rain and gusty winds with temperatures falling to 40 degrees.

Due to the forecasted inclement weather and high winds, lift service will not be operational tomorrow morning, December 25th.  The surface conditions and weather outlook will be reevaluated at 10:00 am for a potential opening of 1:00 pm for skiing and riding.  Please check the snow report for lift operation updates.  We appreciate your understanding.

We just opened Chute and Thomke’s. They are natural snow trails and the cover is not as deep as the snowmaking trails. They may not stay open all day, but they are open right now.

Today is Grant’s 10th birthday! To celebrate he is riding with his dad JJ here at Smuggs.

All 10 trails have been groomed for today. Currently it is cloudy and 26 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for rain mainly after 4 pm with a high of 45 degrees. We are expecting higher winds later today. Lift service may be affected later in the day by the wind. Surface conditions are machine groomed and packed powder with average base depths of 18 to 40 inches. We received an inch of new snow last night and 7 inches in the past 3 days.

We could see some wild weather in the next two days. Consequently, uphill access is closed for evenings and mornings tonight through Saturday night.  There will be an update on Saturday afternoon’s Snow Report.  Your cooperation is appreciated.

The Madonna/Sterling Base Lodge is open daily for bathrooms and Cafeteria (8:30 am – 3 pm) and Black Bear reservations under smuggs.com/blackbear.