Latest Conditions

The Mercer area received a light dusting of snow early this morning which mixed in well with the ice crystals from yesterday’s grooming.  Classical tracks were left in place, the dusting of snow eliminated any left over icy spots.   Skate lanes were renovated and combed producing a great skating platform.  Overall skiing is very good at MECCA!

Groomers worked the trail system this morning renovating the icy crust resulting in very good conditions.  Tracks were reset and skate lanes combed out.  The mixing of the icy crust has created a fast track.  Note that Spruce Hills was not groomed in the morning but will be either later tonight or early tomorrow morning.

Outdoor recreationists have been watching the weather closely over the past few days hoping the mild temperatures will move on to more normal winter temps.  The mild temps and drizzle has not affected MECCA’s 13′ base however it has affected the skiing because of the freeze and thaw cycles causing icy conditions.  Good news is we are predicted to get below freezing temps which will allow the groomers to start working on the trail system tomorrow morning.  We anticipate new tracks will be set and the skate lanes renovated and combed by tomorrow afternoon.  Snowshoe trails are in good shape with icy sections on hills.

Yesterday Mercer experienced daytime temperatures hovering around the freezing mark with some light drizzle in the afternoon resulting in icing of the trail surface.  The next couple of days the temperatures will continue to be mild during the day into the evening with a possibility of more rain on Thursday which limits any grooming of trails.   Currently skiing is very icy and difficult to navigate . . . . groomers plan to start breaking up the ice and re-set tracks and comb the skate lanes on Thursday night into Friday morning when below freezing temperatures return. However, this morning the Wolf Loop’s tracks were reset and the skate lane renovated for previously scheduled Fe University adult ski lessons.

The Mercer area received two inches of snow overnight.  This morning groomers mixed new snow with the existing base of 13″ this morning which created fast conditions.  Classical tracks are deep and firm; skate lanes are level and firm.  The three miles of snowshoe trails have been very popular with visitors enjoying the deep snow and varied terrain.

Another fantastic day of skiing and snowshoeing at MECCA.  Temperatures are moderating to the high teens, no wind, great glide, firm tracks and skate platform – excellent conditions.  Solo groomer went out this morning to freshen the skate lanes.

MECCA Trails continue to enjoy excellent conditions.  Cold temp at night with light, lake effect snow currently falling during the day equals a great skiing experience.  Groomers were out this morning freshening the skate lanes.  Classical tracks are firm and skate lanes have a flat skiing platform.

Trails are in great shape. Groomers are out this morning re-setting track and renovating/combing the skate lanes on the system’s 21 kilometers.  With temperatures dropping into the single digits at night pole plants and skate lanes are firm.  Conditions are excellent.

MECCA Trails are in very good condition. The Mercer area has been receiving lake effect snow for the last few days which the groomers have been mixing with the recent 14” inch snowfall.  The pole plants and skate lanes are soft but will firm up with the cold weather.  Groomers are out this morning combing the skate lanes. The Bluebird Causeway is down to one lane because of drifting but is passable.

Groomers set track and combed Wolf, Moose, Homestead, Spruce Hills and Osprey Trails this morning.  Skiing platform is firming up and with cold night temps, day skiing will be near perfect.  Bluebird Trail is open over the flowage.  Tomorrow groomers will set track and comb the skate lanes on Otter, Voss Lake and Birch.  Very good conditions await!

Snowshoe trails look like a snow globe.