By now you have heard the NYC area could get 5-9" of snow overnight, with lesser amounts as you go farther north. While there's uncertainty in the rain/snow line, it seems pretty certain we'll get some snow. Minnewaska and Mohonk stand to get a nice freshening of their trails. Will Fahnestock get enough to open? …
Author: cfski
Living in the NYC area means watching for skiable conditions.
Mantra
"30s are brisk…" ... 20s are 'cool', teens are 'chilly', single digits are 'cold'. You can only say 'freezing' when it's subzero, and wind chill doesn't count, because it'd be dumb to go outside nude in the wintertime. It's a mantra that's served me well. I'm not alone in pushing back at the way weather …
Turnaround
Well, that timing worked out. Touring centers had Tuesday and Wednesday to clear debris and prep for some new snow Wednesday night, making for a huge turnaround in the skiability report. However, note that "Your Snow Quality May Vary", depending on where you choose to go this weekend. Hit the 'State of the touring centers' …
A clean-up Tuesday
Feng + shui = mess After some rain and nasty winds, the Ginzu is getting a workout at Minnewaska. Breezes continue through today. If it were tomorrow I'd say it was "Windsday", like Winnie-the-Pooh: Hit the 'State of the touring centers' link above for updated statuses. I've generally downgraded status of ski areas to 'skiable' …
Danger Will Robinson
[Morning 2/25]: High winds and gusts make it hazardous to be out in the woods (you know, falling trees and windblown branches). Some touring centers are closed due to the wind, including Notchview, Prospect Mountain, and Lapland Lake. With the winds and debris that are likely to be on trails, today's a no-ski day. Weather …
Across the Snow Line 