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Predicted snowfall totals increase a bit

Today: Light snow before 3 pm, then snow after 3 pm. Temperature falling to around 16 degrees by 5 pm. The chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is possible.

Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches is possible.

Friday: Snow. High near 10 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is possible.

We received an inch of new snow on top overnight. Currently, it is 30 degrees at the summit of Sterling with light snow and winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 60 trails open today with terrain for all ability levels. This weekend we plan to be 100 percent open. 26 trails have been groomed for today, including Treasure Run, Howie’s Wanderer, and Upper FIS for a grand total of 108 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 44 inches. Surface conditions will be changing throughout the day with the new snowfall.

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3 inches of new snow

We received an inch of new snow last night and another 2 inches today. The new snow is making a big difference. I went snowboarding on Snow Snake first thing this morning and the one inch of new snow on top of the groomed snow was fun. The new snow groomed in with the existing snow will be nice for tomorrow. We have skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating. We have 21 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 18 out of the 21 trails will be groomed for tomorrow including Howie’s Wanderer, Midway, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 76 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 6 to 32 inches. We are presently making snow on Black Snake, Snake Bite, Practice Slope, and Meadowlark. Currently, it is snowing and 7 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies and a high of 11 degrees. Bundle up and enjoy the nice conditions!

Ski lesson on Lower Morse Liftline
Are those my skis?
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Good morning

3 Mountain ticket sales are open for Sunday, February 14th.

We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including the Madonna 1 Lift. We have 72 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with base depths of 16 to 50 inches. Last night we made snow at the top of the Practice Slope. 29 trails have been groomed for today, including Jolly Rodger, Playground, and Howie’s Wanderer for a grand total of 117 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Currently, it is -5 degrees at the summit of Sterling with clear skies and winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies and a high of 13 degrees. Dress for success and enjoy the wonderful conditions! Employees are red-flagged this weekend on all 3 mountains, but can ski or ride from 8:00 am till 10:00 am both Saturday and Sunday.

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