- at least in most places - But we're starting to see where even minor differences in elevation and latitude make a difference between skiing and not skiing. Notchview hasn't updated today, so I'm guessing they're in wait-and-see mode pending the outcome of precipitation today into tomorrow. Will they be open? Call ahead. Meanwhile, all …
Author: cfski
Living in the NYC area means watching for skiable conditions.
Adjusting for conditions
Look for depth and grooming Sounds like what you'd look for in a person, right? In this case it applies to mapping out your skiing options for the next few weeks. The snow coverage is shrinking, but there's still some great skiing to be had, especially in areas that have good snow depth and take …
Cooler weather to the rescue, on the way
3/16 update- Antelope4455 reports that Minnewaska trails are too thin to groom. It's pretty likely this was it for the season. Northfield is open, although they warn of bare spots in open areas. Lapland Lake is open with 45k, and reports variable conditions with granular snow and a dusting of new snow. Prospect Mountain is …
Spring skiing begins
It's out there- Especially earlier in the week. Minnewaska, Mohonk, and Pine Ridge are still skiable, and areas in western MA (e.g.: Notchview, Canterbury) are actually offering decent trails. Some really nice spring skiing is to be had at Prospect Mountain and Lapland Lake. These two have enough base to survive the damp Friday in …
“Let’s be careful out there”
Fahnestock closed until they get more snow. Minnewaska and Mohonk are open, and at Prospect Mountain it's snowing right now, as is High Point. Road conditions are another thing however. There's wintry mix and freezing rain coming down, so the driving is worse than the waxing today, and hitting the wax will be plenty tough. …
Across the Snow Line 