[Updated Tu 3/3 - see below] With 6+ weeks of continuously skippable trails for the downstate and NYC metro XC skier, it might be a record. Unfortunately, the fun looks to be coming to an end. On the better side, it's cold and sunny now, and tomorrow should be a bit warmer with some light …
Continue reading Gone skiing: conditions and forecast for week of Mar. 2, 2026
Spring skiing! Winter returns late this weekend, then more spring skiing next week. Expect to do some relaxing in the upcoming days. US XC ski team wax tech at work (via Good Housekeeping Facebook video) All the areas within day-trip distance to NYC are open and the skiing is good to very good: Fahnestock reports …
Continue reading Carpe ski’em: conditions and forecast for weekend of Feb. 28
City folk sick of snow; Celebration by XC skiers; Can we commiserate over broken shovels? 19+" of snow recorded in Central Park, with higher amounts right at the coastlines. Unlike the other big snofall in January, this one delivered heavy wet snow, the kind that breaks backs and shovels. Given the amount of snow and …
Continue reading A big-a** nor’easter: conditions and forecast for Feb. 24 2026
'A potentially historic winter storm will impact the Tri-State area today into Monday' - National Weather Service Upton office, 6:31am Sunday 2/22/26 [Update Sunday morning 2/22] Timing of the storm is now a bit slower, with the track shifting slightly westward, resulting in increased impacts for New Jersey and the NYC metro area as well …
Continue reading Sunday surprise: stupendous snowstorm expected to slather solid surfaces
There will probably be some NYC local touring centers open through the weekend, which will make it five weeks that we've had groomed trails inm day-trip distance. But there's been one casualty- rain yeterday caused High Point has to close for now and hope for snow. Will we get a needed refresh this weekend? See …
Continue reading Closing ceremonies? Conditions and forecast for weekend of Feb. 21, 2026
Across the Snow Line 