Daily Trail Report for 2.16.26.
A week ago today Punxsutawney Phil emerged and saw his shadow indicating we would have 6 more weeks of winter. Thank Ullr, the Norse god of skiing. According to the weather reports winter will be ramping up with some low pressure moving into the area these next few weeks. So get outside and enjoy it while we can, time flies like Johannes Klæbo on skis.
General Weather – wintery
The forecast is looking promising with high chances of snowfall and cooling temperatures. Check out Mountain Weather for more details.
What’s Groomed Today?
Planned Monday Grooming
Daily Grooming
Grooming schedules have been in flux this season due to lack of new snow and warmer than normal temperatures. If fresh grooming makes a difference to your ski plans please check the most current information which can be found on our grooming page.
Groomer Updates
Turpin Meadow Ranch
The trail conditions at Turpin Meadow Ranch (TMR) continue to be ideal, characterized by well set classic tracks and a smooth skate lane. Put it on your calendar that the last day TMR is open is Sunday, March 15. There is only one more month to enjoy the groomed cross country and single track trails as well as the restaurant in the lodge.
Trail Creek Nordic
While not quite universal, more classic tracks were placed than ever before on most trails except for some of the still too thin spots. Cle’s Climb and Mug’s Meadow are on the docket for grooming today. Snow is coming our way beginning this afternoon. Adding up the hourly forecast amounts through next Friday around 20 inches of snow is forecast to fall at Trail Creek. Groomer’s choice for today is a nice quiet ski in the lovely woods.
Teton Pines
The track is in great shape, fully open and groomed.
TVTAP
The skate lane was reset on Sunday morning at Teton Canyon, Alta, and Southern Valley. The South West facing steep slopes on the Alta track are getting thin, even bare in spots, so use caution.
Tuesday Night Nordic
If you (or someone you know) are looking to enhance your skate ski technique there is an opportunity to ski with the pros from Peak Performance tomorrow night for fun and for free! Join them at Emily’s Pond trailhead at 4:30 to get in some riverside skating. This is an exciting opportunity to skate with some fine folks. Bring your own gear or rent from Skinny Skis at a discounted rate.
Starting next week on Tuesday, February 24, they will be offering a 3 part series of skate ski clinics. You can sign up for individual evenings or the whole series with the link below. Each week the coaches will offer personalized tips for every skier and select drills tailored to the conditions.
Go have fun on your skis, snowshoes, fat bike or feet!
Events
West Yellowstone Rendezvous
Come be a part of the American Ski Marathon Series—North America’s longest-running and largest citizen’s racing and touring series, highlighting long distance ski events throughout the country. March 7, 2026.
And it is in our backyard on some phenomenal trails with excellent grooming.
