[Update 1]: from the mhvxcs group, Minnewaska is grooming today and will be open for skiing Tuesday. Prospect Mountain received 18" of snow so far and will open Tuesday. Wolfsnow68 says Fahnestock received 2" of mixed precipitation overnight, and will update snowfall amount later. [Original post]: Mohonk is reporting 6" of new snow, snow continues …
Category: weather watch
Wake up the groomers
Summary: the NYC metro area probably won't see more than a few inches of snow total from Sunday through Monday night, but go north and to the interior, and there could be nothing but snow for over a day. Once again, it's icemelt for us, and shovels for folks to the north. The Tug Hill …
You heard it here last
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? …
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 …
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 …