Welcome to the year of the Snake - Good skiing is happening pretty much everywhere except for the lower Hudson Valley, but High Point is still open although trails haven't been groomed for several days. Minnewaska trails are TBD with thin cover and bare spots, and likewise no grooming since the weekend. The Tug Hill …
Category: weather watch
Hey hey for MLK, get your skis prepped right away
It won't be a historic storm, but it's the first winter nor-easterr to hit NYC in about two years. The storm will drop several inches across the NYC metro and southern New England, with higher amounts just inland. Looks encouraging for Minnewaska Sate Park to groom trails, and possibly enough for Fahnestock Winter Park. Check …
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There’s always 2025…
...and that's right around the corner! Snow in the forecast for portions of northern NY State and Vermont. As the saying goes: 'if you don't like the weather now, just wait a minute' How's the skiing? With the rain and warm weather, more like 'water-skiing'. But some of the never-say-die centers are till saying 'come …
No unnecessary complaints please: conditions for Winter Solstice weekend 2024
Colder temps and a scant inch or three of snow make this weekend's skiing enjoyable. Dress warm though! Unfortunately the NYC metro area is still out of luck, but good skiing to be had at Prospect Mountain, and minimally skiable trails at Notchview. This post is about conditions for Dec. 20 2024, and forecast for …
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Dress for warmth: conditions in the pre-holiday week of 2024
Looking for snow this week? Head north to the High Peaks, Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, or the tippy-tippy top of New Hampshire. Hit the road for to find the snow This post is about conditions for Dec. 17 2024, and forecast for the next few days. See jump links to Conditions and Forecast. How's the …
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Across the Snow Line 