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Traverse City is located in the middle of what is known as a snowbelt area. That means that in addition to system snow, the area is also subject to the phenomenon known as 'lake effect' snow. The colder Canadian air blowing down across the warmer waters of Lake Michigan causes lake effect snow. The warmer lake water evaporates and mixes with the colder air, resulting in a fair amount of snowfall. Lake effect snow is difficult to forecast and snowfall can vary significantly at locations just a few mile apart.
Downhill Skiing
Shanty Creek Resorts
Schuss Mountain - Report date: 2/1/12
Base Conditions: 10 to 65"
Snow Making: Every chance they get
Slope Conditions: Groomed, Packed Powder
Open Slopes: 39
Open Lifts: 5
New Snow Last 24 Hours: 1"
Summit Mountain - Report date: 2/1/12
Base Conditions: 0-10"
Snowmaking: When we can
Open Slopes: Open Friday at 9:00am
Lifts Open: 0
New Snow Last 24 Hours: 1"
Mt. Holiday – 1/13/12
Base Conditions: 12-24"
Slope Conditions: Packed Powder
Trails Open: 4 of 12
Lifts Open: Blue Lift & Beginner Tow Rope Open
Hickory Hills – 1/31/12
Base Conditions: 12-26"
Slope Conditions: Packed Powder, Variable
New Snow: 1" last 24 hours
Trails Open: 8 of 8
Lifts Open: 5 of 5
Cross Country Skiing
Shanty Creek Resorts - Rolling 2/1/12
VASA - Report Date: 2/1/12 Request skiers stay off tracks until freezing weather
Classic Tracks Set: Yes skiing on tracks at this time could cause damage
Loops Groomed: 5k, 11k, 27k
New Snow: None
Snowmobiling Grand Traverse Area:
Date of Latest Report: 1/30/12
Total Base: 4"
Snowfall in last 24 hrs: None
Trail Conditions: Fair to good
Tubing
Schuss Mountain - Weds 5-9
Mt. Holiday - Operating daily
Timberlee Hills - Operating daily
