NorthWoods and Willoughby State Forest received about 8 inches of beautiful snow on 1/2/21. However, there was no base prior to this snow. With the exception of some closed trails at both locations, trails are open to the public. Please ski with caution as early season hazards exist, and use snowshoes to prevent postholes in our early season snowpack.

For future updates throughout the ski season, please use Trail Hub for updates on grooming, trail closures, and conditions. Please check TrailHub before calling — phone calls may not be returned promptly due to reduced office staffing because of the pandemic. Our TrailHub widget for NorthWoods Nordic Trails is viewable on the front page, but you can also visit our Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Trails page for maps and further details on the status of trails at Willoughby State Forest and the Dashney Nordic Center.

Stay safe, enjoy, and practice patience … and do your snow dances!