Updates: [2/20]: Wolfsnow68 reports that Fahnestock got some snow that turned into "a downpour of freezing rain" and will remain closed. Over at Minnewaska, Antelope4455 reports "The groomers were pleasantly surprised at the relatively minimal loss of snow... Ski conditions fair overall, with some good stretches. Base is 2 - 4" and best coverage can …
Month: February 2019
Early weekend forecast
Warming trend starting Thursday and through the weekend. Daytime temps into the 50s in the metro NYC region, upper 30s in the northern regions. Scattered snow showers Wednesday mid-day through Thursday, but not much accumulation except in the interior of northern New England. If you're someone who can choose their hours or a retiree, get …
Yes! Mr. President
Updates [2/18]: Antelope4455 states "Grooming is almost complete at Minnewaska. The carriage roads in the Lake Minnewaska area are open to skiing only today. The groomers were out with barrels and have rolled and matted the following trails: Lake Minnewaska (Red) 3.2 km, Upper Awosting (Green) 5.0 km Castle Point (Blue) 7.4 km, Hamilton Point (Yellow …
President’s day weekend and beyond
Updates You promised we'd go skiing! [Feb. 16]: Conditions 'poor' at Minnewaska. Antelope4455 said groomers went through "Millbrook Mountain and Hamilton Point, with hope that they may provide some decent skiing... There are many thin sections and some bare stretches and the condition of the snow is chunky, from the icy crust. Those two trails …
President’s day weekend
Hi, old man sister winter- we remember you! Bring the magic, Elsa! [Feb. 14]: Mohonk was reported as very skiable today, so it's likely Minnewaska is doing alright too. At Minnewaska Park, Antelope4455 reports their groomers had to break up lots of ice, so "Upper/Castle loop and Lake Minnewaska may be all that gets groomed". …
Across the Snow Line 