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Fickle polar vortex

On January 24, 2019 By cfskiIn weather watch

The weather has turned distinctly for the worse- rain today across the northeast, followed by a return to below-freezing temps in the far inland reaches of upstate NY, VT, northern NH and ME. By the weekend, some lake effect snow might dust the Tug Hill plateau and the western regions of NY. Which means the …

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Missed it by that much…

On January 20, 2019January 21, 2019 By cfskiIn ski conditions report

The closest options to NYC didn't quite get enough snow, but within a two-hour trip Mohonk and High Point are open or will open on MLK day. Minnewaska is a bit of a coin toss and the park person who answered the phone said call back tomorrow. With that, right to the way things are …

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Timing is everything

On January 17, 2019January 24, 2019 By cfskiIn weather watch

A major winter storm will come through the Northeast US, potentially dumping serious snow in the Poconos, Catskills, and Berkshires and points northward. Daytime temps will stay below freezing till Wednesday, so plenty of places will have snow to open or have super conditions- by Monday afternoon. Envy the retirees. Note: the 'State of the …

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Get it while it’s frozen

On January 12, 2019 By cfskiIn ski conditions report

Forecast for the Northeastern US is for below-freezing daytime temps until midweek, and no snow. The storm currently due to hit the mid-Atlantic region with snow isn't expected to make it any further than the PA-NJ border. The skiing is as good as it gets, even if it could be closer. Our image of the …

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What a difference a day makes

On January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 By cfskiIn ski conditions report

With a refreshing snowfall on Wednesday, some places that were closed are now open, and areas with marginal conditions are now having great trails and tracks. It's just in time for the weekend, which is going to be cold, so that snow is staying! Today's snowy images are from Prospect Mountain and Canterbury Farms- unlike …

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