Illinois
The Prairie States capital is located in Springfield, and the state has a land area of 57,918 square miles. Illinois' highest point is Charles Mound at 1.235 feet and its lowest point is the Mississippi River at 279 feet. Illinois is known for its associations with Abraham Lincoln. The state was transformed into a leading manufacturing region in the late 19th century but continued as a major producer of farm commodities. Chicago, a great metropolis on Lake Michigan, is Illinois's principal economic and cultural center. The name of the state is taken from that of the Illinois, or Illini, Indian Confederation. Illinois is called the Prairie State.
Snow Conditions of Resorts in Illinois
| Chestnut Mountain Resort | 10-18-2011 | ||||||
| Plan to Open 11/25 | ||||||
| Surface |
Snow 24 Hours 0" |
Snow 48 Hours |
Snow 72 Hours |
Base Snow |
Open Trails 0 of 19 |
Open Lifts 0 of 9 |
| Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park | 10-18-2011 | ||||||
| Opening Soon for Snow Sports | ||||||
| Surface |
Snow 24 Hours 0" |
Snow 48 Hours |
Snow 72 Hours |
Base Snow |
Open Trails 0 of 5 |
Open Lifts 0 of 3 |
| Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park | 10-18-2011 | ||||||
| Opening Soon for Snow Sports | ||||||
| Surface |
Snow 24 Hours 0" |
Snow 48 Hours |
Snow 72 Hours |
Base Snow |
Open Trails 0 of 14 |
Open Lifts 0 of 6 |
| Villa Olivia | 10-18-2011 | ||||||
| Plan to Open 12/15 | ||||||
| Surface |
Snow 24 Hours 0" |
Snow 48 Hours |
Snow 72 Hours |
Base Snow |
Open Trails 0 of 7 |
Open Lifts 0 of 7 |
CORN = Corn Snow
SC = Spring Conditions
FRGR = Frozen Granular
SM = Snowmaking
GRMG = Grooming
SNBRD = Snowboard
HP = Hard Packed
T2B = Top to Bottom
LSGR = Loose Granular
VC = Variable Conditions
MGS = Machine Groomed
WETGR = Wet Granula
N/A = Not reported by Ski Area
WETSN = Wet Snow
PDR = Powder
WETPS = Wet Packed Snow
PP = Packed Powder
NS = Night Skiing
