Door County Cross Country Ski Report

All of Door County received our first snowfall of the season this week but not with the kind of depth for which everyone was hoping. Light snow is currently falling in some areas and more light snow is in the forecast. None of the trails are in good condition yet. Trail groomers have been out working some areas and report the following conditions:

Potawatomi State Park

Conditions:  Groomed Friday morning. We have about 2″ packed base. Trials were rolled but no track set. No bare spots but grass is sticking up and the high spots on the trail are thin. Also rolled the road leading from the Red trail to the Fire Tower. This looks really good for skating and if it hardens up it will be nice. There isn’t much moisture in the snow so the packing isn’t great — anyway it is SNOW!

Whitefish Dunes State Park

Conditions:   New snow depth — approx. 3″ with moderate moisture content. The double tracked portions of the Red trail were rolled Friday afternoon. Barely enough snow for the snowmobile and roller to “float” on the new snow. Rolled snow compacted down to approx 1″ of compressed snow, but not firm by any means. While there is nice looking cord, skiing is not recommended at this time, not even with rock skis. The rest of the trail system has been left alone until we get more snow.

Crossroads at Big Creek

Conditions:  Very limited trails available for skiing. The wind has cleaned out much of the snow and too much grass and gravel is showing. I did roll the sheltered trail areas and they turned out nice. Need another 3″ to 4″ of snow.

Peninsula State Park

Conditions:  2 inches of new snow. Lots of bare spots. Nothing is groomed yet.

Newport State Park

Conditions:  2-3″ of new snow. Bare spots in open areas; conditions are not suitable for skiing just yet.

For more detailed information about trails and conditions, go to: http://www.doorcountysilentsports.org/skiing.php