[Update Friday Jan. 16]: Chances for accumulating snow over the MLK weekend have increased for downstate NY and southern New England. See Forecast for details. Olaf is disappointed! No real base within a couple fo hours of the NYC metro. Although cooler weather is entering the region, upcoming snowfall is expected to be scant and …
Continue reading When snow is low, we go high: forecast for MLK weekend Jan. 17-19 2026
Welcome to the first week of 2026! Still skiing at Minnewaska, so enjoy. Prospect Mountain reopened for the weekend with enough snow to refresh the base. Mother Nature dorps the other shoe starting Tuesday. This post is about conditions for Jan. 4 2026, and forecast for the next few days. See jump links to Conditions …
Continue reading As the weather turns: forecast for the week of Jan. 5 2026
I can't really ski - Got a pari of snowfeet if you need; The wind's so fierce my face might freze - I have a nice buff here for thee; Are you sure where we'll go when we cross this snow? A little place with hot chocolate and marshmallows; 'Cause baby, it's cold outside! Once …
Continue reading Baby it’s cold outside: conditions for Jan. 1 2026
The heroes at Minnewaska have groomed the skate lane on th Awosting trail, reporting poor to fair conditions. Other mid-Hudson areas are closed due to ice and rain. Even Prospect Mountain is closed because their trails are too icy. Check back later in the week as it may be slow going for most areas to …
Continue reading After the rain: conditions for Dec. 30 2025
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 …
Across the Snow Line 