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INSIDE TABLE GOES HERE -DELETE IN GOV DELIVERY BULLETIN Conditions remain good for skiing on the Central Gunflint Trail ski trails; photo courtesy of Golden Eagle Lodge on March 8 Most ski and snowmobile trails in Minnesota have either been downgraded to poor condition or have been closed due to a lack of snow. One exception is the Gunflint Trail running northwest out of Grand Marais where skiers can still find nice conditions. More seasonable temperatures will stick around for the next week or so, and should help retain the base along these trails -- skiing may be possible into April!  As always, please call ahead for the most current trail conditions before traveling. [Northeast] [Northwest] [Central] [Twin Cities] [Southern] Northeast Region Grand Marais/Gunflint Trail In Cook County, just outside of Grand Marais up the Gunflint Trail, conditions for the Central Gunflint Ski Trail System are good. Two to three inches of fresh snowfall has allowed groomers to work fresh snow back into the base. Trails continue to be groomed with a tiller. Overall, surface conditions are a mixture of frozen snow and fresh powder. The trail base remains 6–7 inches deep on average. Similar conditions are reported for the ski trails at Pincushion Mountain. Check out the web cam images from web cams placed at sites throughout the Gunflint Trail! Most other ski and snowmobile trails in this region of the state are either in poor condition or have been closed due to a lack of snow. Northwest Region All ski and snowmobile trails in this region of the state are either in poor condition or have been closed due to a lack of snow. Central Region All ski and snowmobile trails in this region of the state are either in poor condition or have been closed due to a lack of snow. Twin Cities Greater Metropolitan Vicinity All ski and snowmobile trails in this region of the state are either in poor condition or have been closed due to a lack of snow. Southern Region All ski and snowmobile trails in this region of the state are either in poor condition or have been closed due to a lack of snow. Explore Minnesota will report winter trail conditions each Thursday during the winter season, with updates as changes in conditions warrant. Information used to compile the Winter Trails Update is provided courtesy of the Minnesota DNR, Voyageurs National Park, the Three Rivers Park District, and communities throughout the state. Begin planning your winter getaway by one of our travel counselors at 888-VISITMN (888-847-4866), or request a customized travel planner at Contact a Travel Counselor. Please note that a Snowmobile State Trail sticker is required for all snowmobiles operating on state or grant-in-aid trails. All cross-country skiers on state park or forest ski trails, or on state or grant-in-aid trails, who are 16 years or older must have a Minnesota Ski Pass. For further information, contact the Department of Natural Resources, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 1-888-646-6367. To order cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers, dial 1-888-665-4236 or access the DNR Online License Sales web site. To locate a license center in Minnesota to purchase ski passes and snowmobile stickers, check out DNR License Agents