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CONDITIONS UPDATE: February 18th 2026

ALL LIFTS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD

Today’s Blog
Good Wednesday Morning! It will be a blustery day on the mountain, and ALL LIFTS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO WEATHER. As they say in Michigan, "Just wait 5 minutes, and the weather will change," and that it has, from yesterday’s sunny bluebird day, to today’s winter storm watch, and all local schools are closed! We are currently experiencing a heavy wet snow, which we will take over the freezing rain this morning. Our Mountain Ops Team is monitoring the winds and weather conditions every minute and we will get you on the hill when it is safe to do so. Thank you for understanding.

Our world-class grooming team has been out all night battling the conditions to provide you with the best possible product today. Lifts will be spinning until 9:00 PM so come get your turns in once we give the all clear! It’s going to be a great day here at THE HIGHLANDS! We are ready and hope you have a great week with us.

Taking a warm ride to the top on the warmest lift in the Midwest, C6, will make things feel just right!

RACE’S TODAY
NO RACES TODAY

LIFT HOURS
OPENING DELAYED (TIME TBD) – 9:00 PM

RESORT EVENTS
DJ Michael Wilford 12 PM- 4 PM Day Lodge.

SLOPES AFTER SUNDOWN 5 PM – 9 PM
When the lights flip on and the trails glow, the mountain feels different. Ski under the stars every Wednesday and Thursday from 5 – 9 PM for just $25. Make midweek something to look forward to.

Fresh corduroy, good vibes, and après deals waiting when you are done.

Lift Tickets: $25
Rentals: $15
Food Market: $5 Beers, $5 Pizza Slices, 40% off Large Pizzas
Brew Bar: $5 Beers
Slopeside Lounge: $5 Beer, ½ off Apps.

SNOWMAKING | GROOMING UPDATE
Thank a snowmaker! As of now, we are well covered, and there is no need to make snow. Thanks to them and our 24/7 grooming team, conditions could not get much better.

LIFT TICKETS, RENTAL, & SKI SCHOOL
Before heading to the hill, you should buy your lift tickets online for the lowest rates. Rentals and lessons should be reserved 24 – 48 hours in advance. We now have a Winter Bundle that lets you bundle lift, rental, and a lesson to customize your experience. We also have a SnowFlex ticket pack, purchase 2 – 5 days of lift tickets and use them whenever it works out for you, with no blackout dates – 100% flexibility. We want it to be easy. Our Resort Services team is available in the Day Lodge to assist with any needs.

TODAYS WEATHER
Today:
Snow showers, freezing rain, and sleet before 2pm, then snow showers and freezing rain likely between 2pm and 3pm, then freezing rain likely after 3pm. Patchy blowing snow before 2pm, then patchy blowing snow after 4pm. High near 32. Windy, with an east wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.

Tonight:
A chance of freezing rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 10pm and 1am. Patchy blowing snow between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Ski and Board you soon!

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