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Mountain Report

MLK Weekend Outlook

Snowriver heads into MLK Weekend in excellent shape, with 95% of terrain expected to be open and an impressive 95 inches of snowfall so far this season. Recent storms have delivered strong coverage across both Jackson Creek Summit and Black River Basin, setting up classic mid‑winter conditions throughout the mountain.

Guests can look forward to a wide range of terrain options, from groomed runs to natural snow features, all supported by a deep and durable base. One of the highlights for the weekend will be the Banked Slalom on Voyageur’s Highway, offering a fun and exciting feature that adds to the holiday atmosphere.

With nearly the entire mountain open and winter conditions firmly in place, Snowriver is ready to deliver a memorable MLK Weekend experience.

For those looking to expand their horizons, MLK Weekend also brings exciting opportunities at our partner resorts. Granite Peak will be fully open with banked slalom features and excellent snow coverage, while Lutsen Mountains anticipates opening a large portion of its expansive terrain, including potential return of areas that haven’t been open in recent seasons. With a Legendary Plus Pass or Flex Pass, guests can travel between Snowriver, Granite Peak, and Lutsen Mountains and enjoy the best conditions across all three destinations.

Daily Mountain Report Update

Snowriver Resort Conditions Report | Friday January 16th, 2026

Winter is settling in nicely at Snowriver Resort today with solid conditions across the mountain and snow in the forecast. We’re expecting 3 to 11 inches of new snowfall between today and tomorrow at noon, setting things up for some great skiing and riding.

Looking ahead, the USSA Shelly Glover Race will be taking place Friday through Monday. As a result, there are a few terrain impacts to note today:

  • At Jackson Creek Summit, Borealis and F.I.S. runs are closed

  • At Black River Basin, Starboard and Portside are closed

Elsewhere on the mountain, conditions remain strong, and the incoming snow will only make things better. Keep an eye on updates as the storm moves through, and get ready for a fresh stretch of winter fun at Snowriver. ❄️🎿

Lifts

7 /10

Primary Trails

45 /53

Sidecountry Trails

18 /19

Terrain Parks

1 /1

Lift & Trail Status

Table Key

Status

  • Open
  • Closed
  • Projected
  • On Hold

Difficulty

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
  • Terrain Park

Condition

  • Groomed
  • Snowmaking
  • Tree run
  • Ski race
  • Moguls

Black River Basin

Frontside

Lifts

Status
Ascender (10:00am-4:00pm)
Birgantine (10:00am-4:00pm)

Primary Runs

Condition
Status
Beginner
Lost Tarn
Beginner
Maiden Voyage
Intermediate
Oxbow
Intermediate
Privateer
Intermediate
River Drive
Intermediate
River Guide
Advanced
Nautical Mile
Advanced
Portside
Advanced
Sailor's Delight
Advanced
Starboard

Sidecountry Runs

Condition
Status
Beginner
Treasure Trove
Advanced
Blimey Bluff
Advanced
Red Night
Westside

Lifts

Status
Capstan
Draw Stroke (10:00am-3:30pm)

Primary Runs

Condition
Status
Beginner
Tintalle Turnout
Intermediate
Brookeside
Intermediate
Powder Pank
Intermediate
Upper Spillway
Intermediate
Whitesides Crossing
Advanced
Draw Stroke
Advanced
Log Jam
Advanced
Yooperlite
Expert
Lower Spillway

Sidecountry Runs

Condition
Status
Intermediate
Cool Runnings
Advanced
Boomer's Hideout
Expert
Glader's Gulch
Expert
Microburst
Expert
Paddle Shaft

Jackson Creek Summit

Main Face

Lifts

Status
Cloudfront Double (9:00am-3:45pm)
Maple Tow (9:00am-3:45pm)
Sugar Hills Conveyor (9:00am-3:45pm)
Voyageur Express (9:00am-4:00pm)

Primary Runs

Condition
Status
Beginner
Maple
Beginner
Sugar Hills
Beginner
Voyageur's Highway
Intermediate
Alpenglow
Intermediate
Jack's Cutoff
Intermediate
Sundance
Intermediate
Superior
Advanced
Borealis
Advanced
F.I.S.
Advanced
Nimbus
Advanced
Stormfront
Advanced
Supercell
Advanced
Torrent
Advanced
U.S.2
Expert
Artesian Alley
Expert
Gitchee Gumee Gulch
Moguls
Expert
Stratus Wall
Expert
Voyageur's Headwall
Terrain Park
Voyageur Funpark

Sidecountry Runs

Condition
Status
Intermediate
River Ridge
Advanced
Coriolis Effect
Advanced
Flash Flood
Advanced
U.P. A Creek
Expert
Gully Washer
Expert
Hailstrike
Bear Creek

Lifts

Status
Bear Creek (9:00am-3:30pm)

Primary Runs

Condition
Status
Beginner
Bear Creek Access
Beginner
Bear Creek Egress
Beginner
Deer Track
Beginner
Running Bear
Intermediate
Elkhorn
Intermediate
Kodiak Crossing
Advanced
Bear
Advanced
Buffalo
Advanced
Grizzly

Sidecountry Runs

Condition
Status
Intermediate
Goldi's Glade
Advanced
Papa's
The East

Lifts

Status
East T (9:00am-3:00pm)

Primary Runs

Condition
Status
Intermediate
Cascade
Intermediate
Channel
Intermediate
Confluence
Intermediate
Current
Expert
Capsize
Expert
Chute

Sidecountry Runs

Condition
Status
Advanced
Bowline Bluff
Advanced
Densow's Dream
Expert
Catamaran Cliffs

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Skiers glide through snowy forest trail in winter setting.