Temperatures in the 40's are refreshing, 30's are brisk, 20's are cool, teens are chilly. Welcome to winter- the NYC region is chilly this morning, becoming moderately cool by lunchtime. Making an exception for a cute dog picture Ski conditions From the mhvxcs Google Group, a skier's account of Minnewaska conditions yesterday has good descriptive …
Category: ski conditions report
Short snow report
Because the weather front hasn't finished with us, I'm not updating in full and 'State of the touring centers' is not updated. There is good, albeit brief, good news: a few places got just enough to open today and others will be open tomorrow. The list of places with skiable trail includes: Notchview (2" and …
It had to happen
But hey- it's just mid-December. Plenty of time to have a great season. 'State of the touring centers' is not pretty, but it is what it is. Here's the graphic view: Forecast: Starting Monday, a front enters our region, bringing rain, some snow and the dreaded wintry mix into the overnight and Tuesday, before moving …
Pennies from heaven
Ski outings and trips AMC NY/NJ chapter has a number of outings listed on the calendar at Outdoors.org (select the NY/North Jersey Group/chapter, then select Cross-Country Skiing as the Activity). If you haven't signed up or joined, I recommend doing so. Anyone wanting to prowl for more impromptu outings should check out the NY/NJ chapter's …
Easy midweek ski trip?
https://media.giphy.com/media/gnE4FFhtFoLKM/source.gif We are closed now due to the warming temps and the rain. This was our earliest opening ever. Fahnestock Winter Park (via twitter) A good early-season storm is a nice morale-booster, and builds hope for a season of consistent snow, but we knew this one wouldn't last long. The always-consistent Prospect Mountain is open …
Across the Snow Line 
