Operations Update 1:30pm: For the safety of our guests and staff, we are closing down our Highline Lift due to high winds. The Spirit Express II and Big Air Chair are running at reduced speeds and Lone Oak Rope Tow and Bunny Hill are all operating as usual.
Updates will be posted here if anything changes.
Big Lake Effect snow dump just in time for the weekend! Friday morning we woke up to a heavy blanket of fresh fluffy snow covering the mountain along with temperatures hovering just below 30 degrees. Saturday and Sunday are expected to hang out in the mid-teens while Monday could drop below 0. But when the snow is this good, you've got to get out and enjoy it! Pack extra layers, your favorite neck gator, and some hand warmers just in case.
Nordic Race at Grand Ave 1/16/2026: We are hosting a large Nordic race at Grand Ave and Lower Nordic Trails will be closed to the public until 5pm. We are expecting lots of people and are recommending downhill skiers to go to the Skyline Chalet. There is overflow parking across the street at Ski Hut if needed.
This is MLK Weekend and we have extended hours on both Sunday and Monday. Check out our hours for Sunday and Monday here!
The Spirit Express II Lift has been repaired and will be open along with the Highline lift today at 10am. The Lone Oak Tow Park is being fully reset today and will be closed until 3pm.
The forecast is looking good this week and we have snow on the radar for Tuesday and Thursday! Warm temperatures this week make for some comfortable skiing. Leave a few layers in the car and come ride.
We are evacuating the Spirit Express II as of 1:20pm on Sunday, January 11. The Big Air Chair, Highline Lift, Lone Oak Rope Tow, and the Bunny Hill will all remain open and functional. The Spirit Express had a mechanical malfunction and we will update here when we have an update.
Great skiing ahead! This weekend's forecast calls for temperatures in the mid-teens to mid-20s for prime skiing conditions. We have all runs and lifts open this weekend.
Live music: Wetland Willow and Boss Mama will be playing at the Riverside Bar & Grill from 3-5pm on Saturday. Join us for a little après ski party!
The weekend's snow has added even more to our snowpack! Skiing is perfect right now and with temperatures in the mid 20's for the week, we're looking forward to many great days (and nights) of skiing.
It's the first weekend of the New Year! And its looking good. Temperatures in the mid to high teens during the day and a bit of fresh snow on the radar for Sunday. We're seeing a lot of folks looking to get outside and embrace winter!
A few things to note this weekend:
Fresh groomers and lake effect snow make today the perfect day to get outside! Spirit Mountain is FULLY OPEN including all of our lifts, runs, rope tows, Nordic centers, tubing hill, and everything in between.
We will be fully open for the new year. Check out our Hours Page for a breakdown of hours for each activity here at Spirit.
We are opening Spirit at 1pm today, December 29th. The wind gusts have slowed down enough to allow for safe skiing!
Additional Updates:
Starting at 5:30 PM, we will have glow tubing available.
Guests with previously booked lift tickets, rentals, and lessons will be contacted directly.
Lower Nordic is open and freshly groomed. Upper Nordic has some debris from the storm and is closed at this time. We expect it to reopen tomorrow morning.
Riverside Bar & Grill, Moosehead Saloon, and Skyline Cafe are open for normal hours.
Operations Update: We will close our lifts early at 3pm today due to high northern winds. The tubing hill will close at 5pm. Riverside Bar & Grill and Moosehead Saloon will remain open for hot food, cold drinks, and good company.
We will reopen at 10am for normal hours on Monday with fresh snow!
We are extending our hours for the holiday season! Open from 10am-8pm nightly, Spirit is home to winter fun. Enjoy downhill skiing, Nordic, and tubing all right here.
