Wow. Antelope4455 reports for Minnewaska on 2/22: "Groomers have been at it since 5 am... They are pleased with the results, telling me that the inch of additional sleet and snow helped pad the meager base they had been working with all week. Castle point will still have the thinnest base, but is now groomable. …
Author: cfski
Living in the NYC area means watching for skiable conditions.
Osceola at the crossroads
Last week I noted the efforts by local people to keep up a ski race tradition in Mora Minnesota. This week comes an article about what happens when commitment meets age, time and other needs: Owners of Osceola cross country center look to get out after nearly 40 years Hugh Quinn at Osceola-Tug Hill Cross …
The usual NYC snowstorm
Updates: [2/20]: Wolfsnow68 reports that Fahnestock got some snow that turned into "a downpour of freezing rain" and will remain closed. Over at Minnewaska, Antelope4455 reports "The groomers were pleasantly surprised at the relatively minimal loss of snow... Ski conditions fair overall, with some good stretches. Base is 2 - 4" and best coverage can …
Early weekend forecast
Warming trend starting Thursday and through the weekend. Daytime temps into the 50s in the metro NYC region, upper 30s in the northern regions. Scattered snow showers Wednesday mid-day through Thursday, but not much accumulation except in the interior of northern New England. If you're someone who can choose their hours or a retiree, get …
Yes! Mr. President
Updates [2/18]: Antelope4455 states "Grooming is almost complete at Minnewaska. The carriage roads in the Lake Minnewaska area are open to skiing only today. The groomers were out with barrels and have rolled and matted the following trails: Lake Minnewaska (Red) 3.2 km, Upper Awosting (Green) 5.0 km Castle Point (Blue) 7.4 km, Hamilton Point (Yellow …
Across the Snow Line 