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News from Illinois
Check out all the latest happenings at Illinois ski resorts, from new lifts to terrain expansions, in addition to Illinois weather forecasts, photo galleries, infographics and current events skiers and mountain travelers should know about. Stay up-to-date on Illinois ski resort news and events by clicking on articles from the list below or page through to see Illinois coverage from the entire ski season.
Snowiest Resort of the Week: 3.17-3.23
California took the overall win in this week's Snowiest Resort of the Week thanks to an atmospheric river of heavy ...
Snowiest Resort of the Week: 1.13-1.19
In this edition of Snowiest Resort of the Week, we highlight the Pacific Northwest. Snowfall totals were measured i...
Snowiest Resort of the Week: 2.4-2.10
The infographic below displays this week’s top snow performers and includes a powderlicious video clip from the ove...Advertisement
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Snowiest Resort of the Week: 1.11-1.17
The infographic below displays this week’s top snow performers and includes a powderlicious video clip from the overall winner.
18th January 2017
Several Lower Midwest Ski Resorts Open for Season
It's been a mixed bag of weather across the Heartland allowing some ski areas to open last month, while others are just starting to crank up snowmaking.
9th December 2011
Early Snow Gets Midwest Ski Season Underway
An early-season Midwest snowstorm has helped open more ski areas across the Heartland.
19th November 2011
Sundown Season Pass Sale Is Ending Soon
Sundown Mountain, near Dubuque, will be ending its season pass sale in the next couple of weeks. Some passes will be going up by $100.
30th October 2011
Ski Snowstar Season Pass Sale Has Two Weeks Left
Ski Snowstar, in the Quad Cities ski area, has only a week left on its season pass sale.
30th October 2011
One Week Left For Discounted Crystal Mountain Season Passes
Michigan's Crystal Mountain, considered one of the top family snowsports resorts in the nation, has one week left for its season pass sale.
23rd October 2011
Villa Olivia Ski Area Now Owned By Park District
Villa Olivia Ski Area has been taken over by an Illinois Park District, and you can look for future improvements in the operation.
28th March 2011
Illinois Legislature Considering Helmet Law For Skiers, Boarders
Illinois is considering a proposed bill that would require skiers and snowboarders to wear helmets.
21st March 2011
Chestnut Mountain Offers A Slope Full Of Midweek Specials
Chestnut Mountain, perched along a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, offers a variety of midweek specials to entice area skiers.
10th January 2011
Wild Weather Wallops Parts Of The Midwest
Strong storms moving across the lower Midwest today have affected some ski areas, but most Heartland resorts seem to be handling the adverse weather just fine.
31st December 2010
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