[Update Friday 3/20] The reprieve some of us are hoping for might arrive, at least in the northern reaches. See updated Forecast with snowfaall totals through Mar. 23 below. Also, an AI forecast summary test. Well s**t. It's mighty thin cover in most of the Northeast-US, and not much expectation for a reprieve unless forecasters …
Continue reading Equinox update: conditions and forecast for Mar. 20 2026
[Update Tuesday 3/17] Heavy rains last night left a lot of water to drain out of what remains of the snowpack (not much remains though). Cold weather today isn't helping because if trails aren't groomable due to dampness, they're hard to groom because they're icy. State of the Touring Centers has been updated with Tuesday's …
Continue reading Last flings: conditions and forecast for Mar. 16 2026
Spring skiing! Winter returns late this weekend, then more spring skiing next week. Expect to do some relaxing in the upcoming days. US XC ski team wax tech at work (via Good Housekeeping Facebook video) All the areas within day-trip distance to NYC are open and the skiing is good to very good: Fahnestock reports …
Continue reading Carpe ski’em: conditions and forecast for weekend of Feb. 28
City folk sick of snow; Celebration by XC skiers; Can we commiserate over broken shovels? 19+" of snow recorded in Central Park, with higher amounts right at the coastlines. Unlike the other big snofall in January, this one delivered heavy wet snow, the kind that breaks backs and shovels. Given the amount of snow and …
Continue reading A big-a** nor’easter: conditions and forecast for Feb. 24 2026
'A potentially historic winter storm will impact the Tri-State area today into Monday' - National Weather Service Upton office, 6:31am Sunday 2/22/26 [Update Sunday morning 2/22] Timing of the storm is now a bit slower, with the track shifting slightly westward, resulting in increased impacts for New Jersey and the NYC metro area as well …
Continue reading Sunday surprise: stupendous snowstorm expected to slather solid surfaces
Across the Snow Line 