To be honest, I don't know if I'd want to repeat the same snowstorm of Monday day after day, but having a good one where the snow will stay awhile is nice. This post contains section links to Conditions and Forecast. Summary Fahnestock will be open tomorrow (Wednesday), as will High Point. Minnewaska is digging …
Luck happens: 1/30 conditions + forecast
This post contains section links to Conditions and Forecast. [Update Sunday 1/31]: The mid-December storm fizzled for those of us hoping for a major snowfall at Fahnestock and High Point, but late Saturday NWS issued warnings for the downstate area, with snowfall totals of 20+ inches in some parts. As of today the storm looks …
Wallflowers: the shark will be jumped
If I thought I was done with my 'jumping the shark' theme when New York magazine featured a shopping guide, I was wrong. This time we have the Y-chromosome version, courtesy of GQ magazine, featuring a retro-photo. I guess Bill Koch is the GQ photo editor's archetypal Nordic skier. Bill Koch skiing cross-country. photo: John …
1/27 conditions + forecast for end of January
This post contains section links to Conditions and Forecast. Summary Most places in the snowbelt got at least a dusting of snow, which refreshes the base nicely for the weekend. Minnewaska and Mohonk are 'minimally skiable', but you should expect to hit gravel in spots so rock skis are recommended. Things are looking good for …
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Conditions Jan. 24 and forecast for week
This post contains section links to Conditions and Forecast. Summary Weather remains just cool enough in the downstate to hold snow during the week. A weather system coming in Monday afternoon promises snow to the west and northwest of the NYC region. Along the coast and up the Hudson, we are due for a bit …
Across the Snow Line 