We're getting to the last licks of a season haunted by a marginal snowpack, but this week brings renewed opportunities: colder weather and multiple systems that altogtether could revivie a bit of skiing for those in a position to take advantage. This post is about conditions for Mar. 18 2024, and forecast for the next …
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Last-minute reprieve in the offing? Mar. 16 weekend and next week
Fortunes could change for a few locations following this weekend. For others, this is waiting in the wings: Not yet? There's a tantalizing possibility that a few areas will get enough snow to groom or reopen by the weekend. The weather in the early part of next week will be cold enough to support a …
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Two shots and a chaser please: Week of March 4 2024
When updates lag, you know the touring centers are losing hope for the season. It looks like I won't be needing this: But there's still some hope- read on for more. This post is about conditions for Mar 4 2024, and forecast for the next few days. See jump links to Conditions and Forecast. Conditions …
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Swinging temps to freeze and melt snow: Feb. 26 – Mar. 3 2024
Uh-oh. Warning signs of spring have been sighted: Maple sugaring has started. NWS issues snowmelt flooding warnings (although with the thin snowpack it's not much of a warning). Mud season alerts. Volunteer-groomed and shoestring-budget trail operations are winding down for the season. Prospect Mountain is still decent, as are other trails with daily grooming. The …
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Hope for snow: President’s Day weekend 2024
"It ain't over till it's over" - Fahnestock is skiable and High Point has good skiing. We didn't get the storm we hoped for, but we have two more chances for a good holiday weekend. Let's take a look at where the snow fell on Tuesday. Snowfall for 24hrs ending Feb. 14 5am EST (NWS) …
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