Crowd calendar · 2026-27 season
Nub's Nob Ski Area
Harbor Springs, MichiganIndy· Open Dec 5 – Apr 4
Tap a day to see why, then plan a trip around it.
QuietModerateBusyPacked 3"+ snow forecast
December 2026
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January 2027
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Busy stretches to avoid
- Thanksgiving weekendNov 25 – Nov 29
- School holidaysDec 20 – Dec 25
- Michigan winter break (regional school break)Dec 21 – Jan 1
- Christmas–New Year peakDec 26 – Jan 1
- School holidaysJan 2 – Jan 3
- MLK weekendJan 16 – Jan 18
- Presidents' Day weekendFeb 13 – Feb 15
- Presidents' week school breakFeb 16 – Feb 19
- Easter weekendMar 26 – Mar 29
- Michigan spring break (regional school break)Mar 26 – Apr 2
Beating the crowds
- Tuesday to Thursday is quietest almost everywhere, and often cheaper.
- Ski Monday through Thursday when possible. Non-holiday Mondays are $10 off the window rate, and night-only tickets on Tuesday through Thursday are cheaper than Friday through Sunday (2025-26 pricing).
- Arrive early on weekends and during the Dec 21 to Jan 1 break to get closer parking and first chairs. Harbor Springs local guides recommend early arrival for this reason.
- Night skiing is an option for a lighter crowd. Night-only tickets are priced below the daytime window rate.
- Buy tickets online ahead of time. Online purchases are $5 below the window rate, and the window line can back up on busy days.
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Plan a cheap trip herePlaces to stay nearby
The cheapest beds are usually a town or two down the road. Split a whole house with your group.
This is a forecast from patterns: weekdays, national holidays, school breaks, pass blackout dates and events. Resorts don't publish lift-line data, so treat it as a guide. Snow forecast from Open-Meteo.
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