Can there ever be too much of a good thing? Yes, if it prevents people from getting out safely and grooming the trails. Western Massachusetts and southern Vermont got anywhere from 18" to over 3 feet of snow! The best part of all the snow is that the nearest areas are now open for skiing, …
Category: ski conditions report
Pi day update
Fahnestock will open for skiing Wednesday March 15 after 12noon. Limited terrain will be open due to debris and general cleanup. Received 17" of snow(!) and it was still snowing at the time of report. Minnewaska closed trails for today per User county emergency declaration, and has not groomed in order to let water drain …
March storms on for another week
A major winter storm arrives early in the week, while another is due on Friday that could bring rain. Nights up north will be close to or below freezing, through Thursday and daytimes will be very springlike. Carpe ski'em- do it whenever you can. This post is about conditions for March 12, 2023, and forecast …
XC skiing near NYC (March 11, 2023)
Storm overnight Friday did deliver some snow to the downstate and mid-Hudson Valley. This is a quick status update for the areas closest to the NYC area: Fahnestock: no skiing. Received about 3" of snow. Hope for more early in the week. Minnewaska: About 6" of heavy, wet snow. Trails open for skiers today, no …
Terrific spring skiing through the weekend
Minnewaska groomers never say 'die', and have kept a trail groomed for the downstate skier with a half-day to get out there. Mother Nature has left the downstate region out to (ahem) dry while granting a plentiful refresh of snow up north. For those who can travel just a bit further, the conditions are excellent. …