Fahnestock, Minnewaska, and High Point have opened for skiing. Conditions fair to 'minimal' at this point- Fahneestock trails are 50% open. Because there is no base, beware of thin spots. /rock skis recommended. Good day to be retired or a gig worker able to set your work days. Get it while it lasts! This post …
Author: cfski
Living in the NYC area means watching for skiable conditions.
Two winners
One came in first: One came in 76th out of 81 contestants: Jessie Diggins became the first US cross-country skier to win an individual gold medal at World Championships. Moura Bruna of Brazil is making her way back from an automobile crash that kept her from participating in the 2022 Olympics. Both competed and finished …
Chin up as we head into March
It's felt like winter again! Snowfall late last week followed by a cold Friday night set up a hard snowpack. A dusting of snow followed that and makes for some pretty good skiing, if potentially challenging in spots. The good conditions should hold up for another day or three, and then we hope for another …
Winter returns, for now
A fast-moving storm rolled through with gusty winds and white-out conditions, following a nearly straight line from west to east across upstate New York and northern New England. Upwards of 5-10" of snow fell on portions of the Adirondacks, Green Mountains, and areas of upstate New York. The downstate NY region didn't receive much snow, …
Hanging on for bit of winter (week of Feb. 20 2023)
In the NYC region we've yet to see a real 'winter' so far this winter, but a small piece of it might visit the Adirondacks, Green, and White Mountains later this week. This post is about conditions for Feb. 20, 2023, and a forecast for the coming week. See jump links to Conditions and Forecast. …
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Across the Snow Line 