Latest Conditions

The 15K race course skate lanes were renovated and combed producing firm corduroy.  The classical tracks were left in place; a dusting of lake effect snow lightly sprinkled into the tracks.  Ski conditions are very good to excellent.

The grooming team is out this morning renovating the entire trail system while breaking up the crust created by recent freeze/thaw conditions.  In addition, the process will mix in the light snow from last night.  This will leave the trails firm, but not icy.   All trails are open for skiing but at this time there are no plans to reset the classical tracks until just prior to the Winterfest Race on Saturday 1/17/26.  The snowshoe trails are in very good condition while firm with a cover of fresh snow.

Groomers refreshed the skate lanes this morning, mixing in the dusting of snow from overnight.  Skate lanes are level firm and combed; classical tracks were left untouched as skiers are experiencing a nice kick and glide with the light snowfall.  Snowshoe trails are firm, not icy.  All is good at MECCA Trails with the sun attempting to poke out in the afternoon.

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.