If you saw the previous post, you knew the title for this one was coming. Our cross-country ski season died this week - 'murdered' with gentle cruelty by springtime. As with stories and Shakespeare, there should be an epilogue or coda. The season kicked off a bit lazily, as the far north didn't have the …
Continue reading And then there were none: epilogue April 16, 2025
Upper Awosting at Minnewaska and Overcliff trail at Mohonk are hanging on as skiable, although last grooming may have been a few days ago. Ski it or lose it. Conditions have suffered from the warm spell of the last few days. Many areas held off grooming today (Wednesday), and a few closed trails hoping for …
Continue reading Spring close encounter: conditions and forecast for Feb. 27, 2025
Seize the skis! President's Day week has been a bit chilly and windy, but it's finishing out well, with bluebird days. Minnewaska is still skiable, reporting fair to good conditions. This post is about conditions for Feb. 20 2025, and forecast for the next few days. See jump links to Conditions and Forecast. How's the …
Some quick updates: Minnewaska opened today (Tuesday) and groomed out the trails. Limited tracksetting. Conditions good to very good. High Point trails are closed due to icy trails. Advanced skiers only. Mohonk trails are closed for skiing. Another list: if you happen to be up north what do I love about snow besides the skiing? …
So yeah, we got punk'd down south. But the High Peaks, Northeast Kingdom, and White Mountains made out pretty well. If you're already up north, you will proobably find some decent conditions by Monday afternoon. Further south, keep smiling, and hope for some snow on Thursday. Positive attitude, Olaf! This post is about conditions for …
Continue reading Typical northeast weather: President’s Day weekend 2025
Across the Snow Line 