All manner of people come out during and just after a big snowstorm to play in it, but if you ask most people what they think of winter, they'll say they hate it or wish they could get away from it. I'm sure even dedicated skiers dislike the mundane winter tedium of clearing snow, wet …
Continue reading Storm goeth, groundhog cometh: conditions and forecast through Feb 1, 2026
The NYT reported that as of this morning 11.8" of snow had been recorded in Central Park. The NYC metro area is skiable terrain. NYC just missed making it to 12-18" over the past 24 hours. Now the digging out begins. It's a great time for backyard skiing because the depth of snow makes it …
Continue reading It was a big one: conditions and forecast for the week of Jan. 26 2026
[Updated afternoon of Saturday Jan. 23] Big storm with lots of snow coming for much of the northeast! Some sleet or freezing rain possible for NYC and LI Sunday afternoon. See Forecast for the latest. First the good news: All the groomed trails closest to NYC are still open, and conditions are commparable to the …
Continue reading As good as it gets? It’s on: conditions and forecast for weekend of Jan. 24 2026
Get it while it's here! [Updated 10am 12/28] As of 8:30am Dec. 27: High Point is open with limited skiing. They received about 3" new snow, and had gotten a few inches last Tuesday. Mohonk Mountain House trails are open for skiing, packed and tracked 12/27 Minnewaska State Park received 10" new snow. Trails regroomed …
[Update 2025-1225 1300h] It's time for downstate NY skiers to get some winter love from Mother Nature. For the holiday weekend your ski window extends from now till sometime late Sunday 12/28 or early Monday 12/29. The ideal ski outing window is from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon before rain starts in earnest. See additional …
Continue reading Ho Ho Ho, let’s have some Snow! Forecast for Dec. 25 2025
Across the Snow Line 