A teeny bit of snow on bare ground in the NY's Tug Hill and Adirondack High Peaks, and New Hampshire's White Mountains, plus cool weather for the first part of the week. A tantalizing taste of what we hope will be plenty more: Snow depth (Nov. 10 2025) - NWS NERFC Stay tuned for the …
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Living in the NYC area means watching for skiable conditions.
Canaries of the Cross-country ski community
The practical effects of climate change and participation rates can be seen in the lower latittudes and altitudes, as the shorter ski seasons and erosion of commitment takes a toll in economic terms. Quoting the entire passage below from Great Brook ski touring: The End of Great Brook Skiing? The future of DCR’s cross-country ski …
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Weak La Niña forecast for 2025-26 winter
Too early to break out in song, but the NOAA Climate Prediction Center has issued an advisory that oceanic conditions met the criteria for a 'weak' La Niña effect on winter weather this season. See article at the Weather Chabnnel site with the unreasonably long title La Niña Has Developed In The Pacific Ocean And …
Venturing forth to share the sport
Nations not known for skiing or ski racking include Mexico, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia. Documented in part by a Norwegian, Allan Daniel Corona of Mexica and Matt Smith of South Africa qualified last spring for the upcoming Olympics, and will represent their respective nations. Congrats to them, and to the rest of the people …
PSA for the day – go bright or stay home
For those getting ready for the ski season with some outdoors recreation and training, pack a bright orange or pink vest or shell. Deer hunting season has started or will begin shortly, and some people might get a bit eager if they see a shake of brown or tan in the woods. Don't look like …
Across the Snow Line 