Sat 12/20/25

It was an early AM recon trip to the Fairgrounds to assess the situation following 24 hours of rain and very warm temps. Followed by consultation with the Grooming Squad. The Fairgrounds is still mostly covered by white substance but its more like concrete than snow. And likely there are some bare spots around. We've decided its best to conserve our efforts until early next week. The current forecast is for more wintery precipitation on Tuesday. So we'll see what develops and keep you updated here and on the Blackwater Nordic website.

Enjoy the Winter Solstice tomorrow - the days will start getting longer!!! Thanks all.

Friday 12/19/25

Fairgrounds nordic trails CLOSED to all skiing today (at least and perhaps longer). With temps in the 50s and rain rain rain today we'd like to save the snow as much as possible. That means no skiing on soft mushy snow which puts big ruts in it and then when it freezes up again is very difficult to smooth out. We'll be out to check conditions on Sat AM and provide an update here and on our Facebook page. Thanks.

Mon 12/15/25 a bluebird day

Groomer Jason was out early this AM to give the Fairgrounds trails a fresh grooming after yesterday's several inches of new light snow. He reports that its a cold breezy start to the day but with the sun shining and a bright blue sky that its a "bluebird day" to get out there for a ski. No classic tracks yet - we need some more snow to be able to drop the track setter. Enjoy your Monday!!