Michigan: Northern Lower Peninsula

North of West Branch; includes Traverse City, Grayling, Gaylord, Tawas

Wed, Mar 26: Hickory Hills (Traverse City)

Perfect, near mid-winter conditions on the sprint course, low grade road and lighted loop this evening. Many thanks to city staff and/or volunteers for yesterday's and today's grooming. And after many skis earlier this winter with a headlamp, this evening's ski required sun glasses.

Thanks to the regular posters on this page. Your contributions are appreciated. Apologies for the multiple entries. Now I see how that happens despite my ability to navigate this page in the past.

- Tim and Mary Clulo

Wed, Mar 26: Hickory Hills (Traverse City)

- Tim and Mary Clulo

Wed, Mar 26: Hickory Hills (Traverse City)

- Tim and Mary Clulo

Wed, Mar 26: Interlochen Golf Course (Interlochen)

The Dreeszens & I switched trails today. They’re skiing in my tracks at Lost Lakes Pathway from yesterday & I skied in theirs at IGC, which were deep & fast. It’s convenient that that we live so close to these trails. The sun has come out full blast this afternoon so glad I got my ski in before lunchtime & the warmup. May be my last one, but if so, what an amazing winter it has been since it began snowing Thanksgiving evening, with travels to Silver Star/Sovereign Lakes/BC & Sun Valley, ID with North Stars Ski Touring Club of MSP, Stokely, and Masters World Cup in Klosters/Davos again with MI Cup race friends! Our new (10/23) Piston Bully 100 even got out on the Vasa trail in time for the race weekend, and groomers have finally been trained, so will be ready for the snow in 2026! Skiers really noticed & appreciated the difference the PB100 made to the trail conditions the last month of the season. I know I will be ready since it’s my favorite season of the year!

- Sara Cockrell

Wed, Mar 26: Hickory Hills (Traverse City)

the man made loop at hickory is groomed and excellent

- CLIFF ONTHANK

Tue, Mar 25: Lost Lakes Pathway (Interlochen)

I broke trail for 5.5 miles from the Lost Lake Campground boat launch on Lake Dubonnet, across the dam, around the back 2 loops & returned, following an earlier hiker. I was able to stay on top of the snow on skis with decent glide but not fast. I used my fishscales since the CG loop has a gravel base & the trail has a lot of roots but neither were exposed due to the 5-6” of snow from yesterday’s blizzard. There were a lot of tree branches down that will have to be cleared after winter. It’s still a winter wonderland out there!

- Sara Cockrell

Mon, Mar 24: Nubs Nob (Harbor Springs)

Nubs with over a foot of snow since Thursday. Upper loops powertilled and tracked again Monday AM. Mid-winter type conditions should continue through the weekend.

- ZJ

Mon, Mar 24: Forbush Corner (Frederic)

On my truck is a sticker that says”Forbush is grooming and I must go!” That was the truth today. Larry packed the loop 4 times that gave a great skate deck. I classic skied with my skins and was able to get great control and glide. Switching to skate skis I practiced Andy Liebners technique on the V-2 until it got too slow and I was too beat. 4 days in a row is a lot for me but it was too beautiful to resist. Thank you Forbush!!

- Linda Weeks Kaleita

Mon, Mar 24: Interlochen Golf Course (Interlochen)

I skied halfway around with decent glide, breaking 3-6” snow in my fishscales, then turned around but not much faster. My Swix vest & hood were soaked from the falling wet snow! It didn’t drop below freezing last night but forecast to drop into 20s tonight so will be faster tomorrow. May try Lost Lake in the morning. Another bonus ski in a winter wonderland!

- Sara Cockrell

Mon, Mar 24: Nubs Nob (Harbor Springs)

Nubs has fresh snow and a fresh groom this morning over a firm base .

- Stephen Biggs

Mon, Mar 24: Forbush Corner (Frederic)

Looks like 4" and counting. Larry is plowing the parking lot and will be grooming the snow making loop in the next hour or so. Please wait until 10:00. The shop is closed. If you are not a season pass holder, please put $10 in the black slot near the door of the ski shop - next to the map. Thanks for supporting Forbush Corner.

- Ginnis

Mon, Mar 24: Forbush Corner (Frederic)

Yesterday the trails groomed up beautifully. No rain the night before really helps. Working with a group on V-2 technique we skied on and off from 9-2 on the snowmaking loop. Now we received 5 inches of heavy snow. It is still snowing and Molokai like January. No clue if they will groom this in today

- Linda Weeks Kaleita

Sun, Mar 23: Forbush Corner (Frederic)

Trails with man-made snow continue to hold up and Larry is grooming those trails this AM. 40% off tops and jackets continues. Shop is open until 5 PM today. Some warmer temps this afternoon - and a chance of snow tonight.

- Ginnis

Sat, Mar 22: Forbush Corner (Frederic)

The snow-making trails (about 3.5 km) are being groomed this AM. It is snowing a wee bit currently, and it will stay in the low 20s today, so the trails should be skiable all day. The shop is open 9-5, with all tops 40% off, and other sales. $10 trail fee today.

- Ginnis

Sat, Mar 22: Forbush Corner (Frederic)

The snow-making trails (about 3.5 km) are being groomed this AM. It is snowing a wee bit currently, and it will stay in the low 20s today, so the trails should be skiable all day. The shop is open 9-5, with all tops 0% off, and other sales. $10 trail fee today.

- Ginnis