[Update Saturday afternoon 2/21] Snowfall amounts and spread have increased, and timing of most intense snowfall moved slightly later on Sunday. See below for details. Blizzard warnings issued for New York City and coastal region including Long Island, as a major storm is now predicted to impact the region Sunday evning through Monday morning. Warnings …
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
Scranton got the better of a small mid-Atlantic snowfall. We missed out yesterday on a timely refresh for the mid-Hudson. Nevertheless, we've now had four weeks to enjoy groomed XC trails in the NYC day-trip zone! Fahnestock is open, High Point still skiable, Minnewaska has groomed all trails and reports conditions as 'very good', and …
Continue reading Full metal dragon: conditions and forecast for Feb. 17, 2026
What can you say when the skiing everywhere is good? Go anywhere! The trails with set tracks will be the best bet for anyone looking for skiing close to the NYC metro. Any snow that hasn't been groomed or Ginzu'd is rock-hard by now. By the time you get to Albany and northward, anywhere from …
Continue reading The skis go on: conditions and forecast for President’s Day weekend
Groomed ski touring trails near NYC have now been open for three full weeks. Will the base survive for another week? Will the lower Hudson get a bit of a refresh for a sweet Valentine's Day? Read on for more. All the local areas are open and have skiable conditions. Minnewaska reports very good to …
Continue reading Three weeks+: conditions and forecast for week of Feb. 9 2026
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