Last updated: Friday 10:05 AM

CONDITIONS UPDATE:
March 13th 2026

UPDATE: 10:04 AM
ALL LIFTS ARE NOW OPEN

TODAY’S BLOG
Happy Friday! Good morning from The Highlands! Well, it looks like old man winter is back, and he’s mad. We will take it though! We have 2" of new snow and it’s still coming down like it is mid-December. Take your time traveling today if you’re coming out to the slopes to catch all this fresh snow coming down. Roads will be slippery, schools are closed, plow trucks will be out, and it’s extremely windy, so visibility will be low at times. Take your laps today on Camelot 6 – the warmest chairlift in the Midwest. That bubble will keep you protected from all this wind and snow! If you like winter, it’s going to be your weekend. It’s also St. Patrick’s Day weekend, and we’ve got a lot planned here at The Highlands. Check out all our Resort activities that will be happening on Saturday, there’s also a new golf/ski event. 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, every extra day is Free. Explore Options

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
RACE TRAINING ON NORTH CHALLENGER IN THE EVENING. PLEASE OBEY ANY ROPE LINES OR TRAIL CLOSURE SIGNS AS THEY’RE UP FOR EVERYBODY’S SAFETY.

LIFT HOURS
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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.

RESORT EVENTS
ST. PADDY’S DAY WEEKEND
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

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:
Snow before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Areas of blowing snow before noon. High near 35. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 5 inches.

Tonight:
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Ski and Board you soon!

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New Snow: 3 inches last 48 hours

Base: Up to 40 inches

Lifts: 7

Runs: 55

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