Sugaring has begun, and we are transitioning out of the heart of winter. Late afternoon outdoors activity becomes possible for those with normal work hours. But will you be skiing or running or biking? How much skiing is left in the snow-bank? Looks like we're going to find out. This post is about conditions for …
Fond farewell to a fairly fab Feb: conditions for Mar. 2, 2025
Welcome to March - Brrr! Brain-freeze warning Bad news first - no groomed trail skiing within a couple of hours of NYC. Your go-tos with shortest drive time will be Prospect Mountain, Notchview, and Lapland Lake or Garnet Hill. Better news - Such is our late winter that the region north of Albany and I-90 …
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Spring close encounter: conditions and forecast for Feb. 27, 2025
Upper Awosting at Minnewaska and Overcliff trail at Mohonk are hanging on as skiable, although last grooming may have been a few days ago. Ski it or lose it. Conditions have suffered from the warm spell of the last few days. Many areas held off grooming today (Wednesday), and a few closed trails hoping for …
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Yet Another Weather Nerd post
I'm only a seasonal weather nerd, but I think the Washington Post has a better climate reporting desk than the New York Times. Case in point: this cogent explainer for this winter's coldness, compared to recent years: 'Why the U.S. has been home to Earth’s most unusually cold air this year' Parts of around 30 …
Carpe ski’em: conditions for Feb. 20 2025
Seize the skis! President's Day week has been a bit chilly and windy, but it's finishing out well, with bluebird days. Minnewaska is still skiable, reporting fair to good conditions. This post is about conditions for Feb. 20 2025, and forecast for the next few days. See jump links to Conditions and Forecast. How's the …
Across the Snow Line 