A major winter storm arrives early in the week, while another is due on Friday that could bring rain. Nights up north will be close to or below freezing, through Thursday and daytimes will be very springlike. Carpe ski'em- do it whenever you can. This post is about conditions for March 12, 2023, and forecast …
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Living in the NYC area means watching for skiable conditions.
XC skiing near NYC (March 11, 2023)
Storm overnight Friday did deliver some snow to the downstate and mid-Hudson Valley. This is a quick status update for the areas closest to the NYC area: Fahnestock: no skiing. Received about 3" of snow. Hope for more early in the week. Minnewaska: About 6" of heavy, wet snow. Trails open for skiers today, no …
Terrific spring skiing through the weekend
Minnewaska groomers never say 'die', and have kept a trail groomed for the downstate skier with a half-day to get out there. Mother Nature has left the downstate region out to (ahem) dry while granting a plentiful refresh of snow up north. For those who can travel just a bit further, the conditions are excellent. …
Best conditions of the season Mar. 5 2023
Minnewaska and Mohonk are both open for skiing. Conditions are 'skaiable'. Despite the fact the downstate region didn't get so lucky, with rain and warm temperatures Wednesday night, then got a bit shortchanged on s snowfall for Friday Saturday, skiing conditions across the northeast are now probably at their best for the season. This post …
Downstate update, and preview of conditions
I missed a post on Thursday by Minnewaska State Park to the Mid-Hudson Valley Cross-Country Ski group that a film crew was using the trail. down to the lake, and skiers would need to walk from the parking area to the entry point of the Castle Point trail. The post also mentioned rain had caused …
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