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CONDITIONS UPDATE:
March 12th 2026

TODAY’S BLOG
Good Thursday morning! Today looks to be a better day than it was yesterday. We received an inch of snow overnight, along with that, and our world class grooming team working all night, the riding today will be much better. The sun returns today, followed up by a winter storm watch for tonight into tomorrow, with the potential for a lot of snow. So get up, scrape off that car, and take your time getting here, and we’ll see you on the slopes soon!

MITTEN LOVE PROMOTION: This is our way of celebrating Michigan’s incredible snow season! In honor of this amazing winter, we’re sharing spring with all Michiganders. Anyone with a valid season pass from ANY Michigan ski resort can ski or ride at The Highlands until March 22nd for just $25 per day, no blackouts. Must purchase in person at Resort Services.

2026 – 2027 SEASON PASSES ON SALE NOW: Renew your passes by March 19th for the lowest prices of the season. Don’t have a season pass, well it is your lucky day – buy a season pass and start using it now.

GLADES
Our glades runs are open, but proceed with caution, as with the meltdown we’ve had there may be some bare spots.

RACE’S TODAY
NO RACES TODAY

LIFT HOURS
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

RESORT EVENTS
THIS WEEKND:
St. Paddy’s Day Fun
Celebrate the weekend the Highlands waywith spring turns, good music, green pours, and plenty of fun for every age.

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend brings together après energy, family-friendly on-hill events, and a few festive favorites to keep the slopes buzzing from morning through evening. Come ski, sip, golf on the slopes, dance to Galactic Sherpas, or just soak up the scene.

Weekend Highlights:

Live Music Galactic Sherpas
One of Michigan’s favorite bands takes over the Zoo Bar on Saturday Night.

Baileys & Bulliet Bourbon Tastings
Sample classic Irish favorites and discover a few new pours along the way.

Green beers & Guinness specials
Available all weekend long, plus a pop-up outdoor bar to keep the good vibes flowing.

Kids Boardwalk Biathlon
A playful race that mixes obstacles and skiing for our younger mountain adventurers.

NEW EVENT:
Slide & Swing Challenge
A one-of-a-kind alpine golf challenge that blends spring skiing with a little friendly competition.

Schedule of Events:
Saturday, March 14

11 AM – 12 PM: Kids Biathlon on Boardwalk

12 PM – 4 PM: Gypsy Distillery Tasting Day Lodge

1 PM – 3 PM: NEW EVENT Slide & Swing Challenge

4 PM – 6 PM: Baileys & Bulliet Bourbon Tasting at The Zoo Bar

4 PM – 8 PM: Galactic Sherpas at The Zoo Bar

X-C TRAILS
Last Groomed: 3-12-26
Trails were groomed this morning, conditions are variable in spots after the thaw/freeze cycle we have had recently. All trails are 100% skiable and with all the new snow forecasted the XC trails will be primo for this weekend.

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 want it to be easy. Our Resort Services team is available in the Day Lodge to assist with any needs.

TODAYS WEATHER
Today:
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight:
Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 22. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

Ski and Board you soon!

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New Snow: 1 inch last 48 hours

Base: Up to 40 inches

Lifts: 4

Runs: 42

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