Daily Nordic Trail Report — Jackson Hole, Teton Valley & Grand Teton National Park
The Daily Trail Report is a morning snapshot of Nordic trail conditions across the Tetons — what's groomed today, snow and weather, tour ideas, trail etiquette reminders and upcoming events for cross country skiing, fat biking and snowshoeing in Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, Teton Valley and Togwotee Pass. It is written by the Nordic Alliance team and published every morning of the ski season, from the first grooming in December until the tracks melt out in late March or April.
Looking for a specific trail? Use the real-time grooming map for GPS-tracked grooming in the last 24 hours, or the trail database to search 100+ winter trails by activity, distance and dog policy. Want the report in your inbox? Subscribe to Fresh Tracks, the daily email.
Looking for lift-served ski conditions? This report covers Nordic and winter trails only. For Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King or Grand Targhee alpine snow reports, see the resorts' own sites.
Today's Nordic Trail Report
Winter reports resume with the first grooming of the season, typically mid-December. Until then, the latest monthly update is below, and the grooming schedule shows where our partners expect to start.
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Previous Daily Trail Reports
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Daily Trail Report for 2.28.26. With questionable weather on the way, now is the time to go out and ski the day! And there are lots of opportunities on both sides of the Tetons to get in some fun movement on winter trails. At a Glance • The Spudathalon is today at the Alta Track! • Consider a moonlit ski, snowshoe, or fat bike this evening before the clouds roll in Sunday/Monday • Endurance races in March, get some laps in…
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Daily Trail Report for 2.27.26. Whether you are marking the end of a work week, the beginning of the weekend, or something in between, we hope you have an inspired Friday ski, fat bike, winter trail dog walk or snowshoe! From TVTAP: Click the photo to see the IG video This is what community winter trails look like! Huge, huge thank you to all of the volunteers who came out to shovel at Alta today…
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Daily Trail Report for 2.26.26. After a wild Wednesday with variable conditions, Thursday is looking promising. GIANT thank you to all of the groomers managing what Steve S at Trail Creek noted as tempestuous weather. The track at Grand Targhee continues to be in excellent shape! It is groomed in the early morning (and not re-groomed on storm days). Pic 1: Riding the Huckleberry Lift at Targhee – for the young at heart as well…
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Daily Trail Report for 2.25.26. Another round of interesting weather. Wednesday may be a good day to wax your skis, make a giant batch of soup, or do your taxes… Could be a little damp in the valley bottoms for winter trail activities. But as the old saying goes, there is a no bad weather, only bad layers. There is are plenty of places to get out and ski. If you are headed out on…
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Daily Trail Report for 2.24.26. Have you known the Great White Silence, not a snow-gemmed twig aquiver? (Eternal truths that shame our soothing lies.) Have you broken trail on snowshoes? mushed your huskies up the river, Dared the unknown, led the way, and clutched the prize? Excerpt from Call of the Wild, Robert Service With the next full moon less than a week away, now is the time to plan something a little wild. Wide…
What's in the Daily Trail Report
- What's groomed today — which Nordic centers and public trails were groomed overnight or are scheduled today, with links to each trail page.
- Groomer updates & trail conditions — notes from the teams who groom as well as local skier updates on general snow conditions.
- Weather — the morning forecast for the valley floor and the higher trails, with a link to the full Mountain Weather forecast.
- Tour of the day — a suggested ski, fat bike or snowshoe outing matched to the conditions, from easy town loops to Grand Teton National Park and Togwotee Pass.
- Trail etiquette & stewardship — dog rules, sharing groomed track, wildlife closures and how to support the groomers. See Winter Responsibly for the full guide.
- Pro-tips & inspiration — relevant waxing or technique tips or a little dose of inspiration to get you outside.
- Events — races, clinics, gear sales and community ski days across Jackson Hole and Teton Valley. See the events calendar.
Browse groomed trails by region: Jackson Hole & Wilson · Grand Teton National Park · Teton Valley, Idaho · Togwotee Pass · West Yellowstone — or see the full list of Nordic centers and groomed trail systems.
Daily Trail Report FAQ
When is the Daily Trail Report published?
Every morning of the cross country ski season — typically from the first grooming in mid-December through late March or April, depending on snow — usually before 8 a.m. Mountain time. In the off-season the Nordic Alliance publishes a monthly trail report instead.
Where can I find today's Nordic grooming for Jackson Hole?
Today's report at the top of this page lists what was groomed overnight and what is scheduled today. For GPS-tracked grooming as it happens, use the real-time grooming map, which covers Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, Teton Valley, Togwotee Pass and West Yellowstone. The weekly grooming schedule shows which days each trail is normally groomed.
Does the report cover Grand Teton National Park trail conditions?
Yes. In winter the report covers the groomed Teton Park Road from Taggart Lake Trailhead toward Signal Mountain, plus skier-tracked routes such as Antelope Flats, Mormon Row, Two Ocean Lake and the lakes trails, with notes on snow, wind and wildlife closures. For official park road and closure status, check the National Park Service alerts page.
Does it cover Teton Valley, Idaho?
Yes. The report includes grooming and conditions for Teton Canyon, Alta Nordic Track, Grand Targhee Nordic Trails, Southern Valley, Teton Reserve, Sherman Park and the Driggs School Loops on the Idaho side of the Tetons, groomed mainly by Teton Valley Trails & Pathways (TVTAP) and Grand Targhee Resort.
Is this the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort snow report?
No. This is the Nordic and winter trails report — cross country skiing, fat biking and snowshoeing on groomed and skier-tracked trails. For lift-served alpine conditions, see the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King or Grand Targhee snow reports.
How do I get the Daily Trail Report by email?
Sign up on the subscribe page and Fresh Tracks, the Daily Trail Report email, arrives in your inbox each morning of the season. It is free; the Nordic Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by donations and local partners.
Can I send in a trail report or photo?
Yes — community trip reports and photos are a big part of the Daily Trail Report. Email [email protected] with where you went, the date, conditions and a photo, and we may include it in the next report.