Update 12/24: Some touring centers are open today, some not. Areas that received more snow and less wind tended to fair better, but if snowpack had melted down and refrozen, the judgement swung toward closing or at least a ski-at-your-own-risk advisory. Locally, nothing is open within a couple of hours' drive. Minnewaska trails are solid …
Month: December 2022
Snow!
Natural beauty in winter is a poor man’s luxury, infinitely enhanced in quality by the diminution in quantity. Winter, with fewer and simpler methods, yet seems to give all her works a finish even more delicate than that of summer, working, as Emerson says of English agriculture, with a pencil, instead of a plough. ... …
12/17 update
A major snowfall event over the past couple of days for sure! Peak accumulations happened a bit north of predictions earlier in the week, so the Adirondacks, Berkshires, and Green Mountains got up to 2 feet. Could be a very happy holiday week coming up. The snow came down wet and heavy, causing power outages …
Weekend 12/17 skiing forecast
Minnewaska has held off on grooming as of Thursday, due to rain and thinning snow cover. Forecast looks promising for a solid refresh at higher elevations heading into the weekend. Magic eight-ball says: 'hope for the best'. Downstate area is likely to find Minnewaska and Mohonk the closest with good skiing, but don't overlook the …
Early skiing downstate
This post contains section links to Conditions and Forecast. Summary Early skiable conditions at Minnewaska and Mohonk are the highlight for this week. Skiable conditions at Notchview and Canterbury Farm as well. Get it while you can- mixed precipitation in the forecast for the weekend. Conditions Isn't this a kick? Conditions a couple of hours …
Across the Snow Line 