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Conditions 1/14/13

1/14/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:  The good news: as of Monday morning, none of the threatened rain has occurred. The bad news: high winds Sunday night with temperatures remaining in the 40s melted a good deal of snow so that there is now only 4-6" of snow in the Lake Placid area with some bare spots in open, south-facing areas. It still doesn't appear that we will lose all of the accumulated snow as it will cool down by this afternoon.  And trying to be positive, this warm spell has settled the light fluffy snow so we will have to make a good base.  By Wednesday we will have high temperatures only around 20 with some snow showers before next weekend, so don't count this season out just yet.  Meanwhile, best skiing will be on groomed/tilled trails at the ski centers.

  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
 
  •               Base Depth - 2-10 inches
                  Surface Conditions -Wet powder and crust
                  Km Open - 35?
                  Remarks -  Wet areas from McKenzie Pond Road to Saranac Lake, and thin conditions on the golf courses make some sections unskiable, but the rest of the trail has retained its cover and will be good again with 3-4" of new snow. 

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 20 inches
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 3 feet
                  Surface Conditions: Wet powder and crust
                  Remarks: Hiking trail from ADK Loj to Marcy Dam no longer skiable.  Truck Trail is still mostly skiable.  Avalanche Pass is still in good shape as far as the top of the pass, but many open drainages after that. Still some rocks to dodge between the dam and Avalanche Camp.  Calamity Brook Trail has many long wet areas, and is not recommended for skiing.
  • Skiers and snowshoers were crossing both Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden, but not recommended until it cools off, and then caution definitely required near inlets and outlets.  
  • Marcy now skiable above 50 meter bridge. Below that point, rock avoidance has been described as "technical".  Wright Peak skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Skis and snowshoes are still required in the High Peaks and needed elsewhere. 
  • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.  
  • Otherwise, all the early season favorites including Connery Pond, Whiteface Highway , Newcomb Lake, Fish Pond, Raquette Falls, and Hays Brook have skiable cover, but will need some new snow to be much fun to ski.  Down to about 10" in Newcomb, but Newcomb Lake Road remains very skiable and its gentle grades recommend it until we do get more snow.   Should also mention that the Lake Road to the Lower Ausable Lake remains skiable but not the trail to Johns Brook Lodge. 

    X-C SKI CENTER CONDITIONS: (Groomed, trail fee required)

         Mt. Van Hoevenberg X-C Ski Center:  
  •     50km of trails, open daily, rentals, lessons, 518-523-2811, www.whiteface.com/activities/cross-country-skiing 
                  Base Depth - 4-6" (packed)  
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open - ?
                  Km Tracked - ?
                  Remarks - No complete report as of 9AM Monday.  With falling temperatures, the best skiing will be here on trails that have been tilled.

  •      Cascade X-C Ski Center:
  •     20 km of trails with connection to 50km at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, open daily, rentals, lessons, restaurant, bar.  518-523-9605, www.cascadeski.com
                  Base Depth - 4-6"      
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open - ?
                  Km Tracked - ?
                  Remarks - 

         Lake Placid Club Nordic Center: (part of Lake Placid Crowne Plaza)
  •     10 km of trails, open holiday weeks and some weekends, rentals, 518-523-2556,  www.lakeplacidcp.com
                  Base Depth -  0-4"     
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open -?
                  Km Tracked - 
                  Remarks -  

         Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
  •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                  Base Depth - 6"       
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open -
                  Km Tracked - 
                  Remarks -  We'll see what they report on Wednesday    

           Paul Smith's VIC:
           15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                       Base Depth - 6-8" (packed)  (14" off trail)
                        Inches New Snow -
                       Surface Conditions -wet powder and granular
                       Km Open - 15
                       Km Tracked -15
                       Remarks -  Conditions above are as of Sunday.  Still should have good cover, just less. 
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Conditions 1/13/13

1/13/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:  With settling and some melting we now have 8-10" of snow on the ground in the Lake Placid.  So far, none of the threatened rain has occurred, but that is still predicted for later today, Sunday and into Monday, after which it begins to cool down. It doesn't appear that we will lose all of the accumulated snow, and trying to be positive, this warm spell could settle the light fluffy snow we have to make a good base while also helping the lakes to finally freeze all the slush.  It will cool off by Wednesday with some snow showers before next weekend, so don't count this season out just yet.  Meanwhile, "ski it while you can."

 Tupper Lake's free groomed trails have 6-12" of base with good skiing.
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
                  Base Depth - 8-15 inches
                  Surface Conditions -Wet powder and crust
                  Km Open - 50
                  Remarks -  Still a bit marginal with some wet areas from McKenzie Pond Road to Saranac Lake, but the rest of the trail is in great shape. 

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 25 inches
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 3-4 feet
                  Surface Conditions: Wet powder and crust
                  Remarks: Hiking trail from ADK Loj to Marcy Dam is skiable but marginal, so the Truck Trail is still the better choice. If skiing from the Loj, the old Marcy Dam Trail is the better route, but with the warm conditions the hiking trail will likely be getting rougher by the hour this weekend.  Avalanche Pass is in generally good shape. Still some rocks to dodge between the dam and Avalanche Camp.  Calamity Brook Trail has a few wet areas, but is  now skiable with skiers and snowshoers crossing Flowed Lands.
  • Skiers and snowshoers are crossing both Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden. Slush under the snow less of a problem with the warm weather (at least it won't freeze on your skis), and with the snow settled on the ice it should freeze solidly when it finally gets cold again.  Caution definitely required near inlets and outlets.  Other lakes may be safe, but no definite reports of any other lake crossings.
  • Marcy now skiable above 50 meter bridge. Below that point, rock avoidance has been described as "technical".  Wright Peak skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Skis and snowshoes are now required in the High Peaks and needed elsewhere. 
  • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.  
  • Otherwise, all the early season favorites including Connery Pond, Whiteface Highway , Newcomb Lake, Fish Pond, Raquette Falls, and Hays Brook are skiable.   Should also mention that the Lake Road to the Lower Ausable Lake is skiable and the trail to Johns Brook Lodge is skiable, but with more rough spots than last weekend. 

    X-C SKI CENTER CONDITIONS: (Groomed, trail fee required)

         Mt. Van Hoevenberg X-C Ski Center:  
  •     50km of trails, open daily, rentals, lessons, 518-523-2811, www.whiteface.com/activities/cross-country-skiing 
                  Base Depth - 8" (packed)  
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open - 50
                  Km Tracked -50
                  Remarks - 

  •      Cascade X-C Ski Center:
  •     20 km of trails with connection to 50km at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, open daily, rentals, lessons, restaurant, bar.  518-523-9605, www.cascadeski.com
                  Base Depth - 8"      
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open - 20
                  Km Tracked - 15
                  Remarks - 

         Lake Placid Club Nordic Center: (part of Lake Placid Crowne Plaza)
  •     10 km of trails, open holiday weeks and some weekends, rentals, 518-523-2556,  www.lakeplacidcp.com
                  Base Depth -  6-8"     
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open -10 km
                  Km Tracked - 
                  Remarks -  Trails will continue to be groomed, but the center is closed for the next few weeks.   

         Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
  •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                  Base Depth - 12"       
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open -10
                  Km Tracked - 10
                  Remarks -      

           Paul Smith's VIC:
           15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                       Base Depth - 6-8" (packed)  (16" off trail)
                        Inches New Snow -
                       Surface Conditions -wet powder and granular
                       Km Open - 15
                       Km Tracked -15
                       Remarks -   
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Conditions 1/12/13

1/12/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:  With settling and some melting we now have12-18" of snow on the ground in the Lake Placid.  So far, we haven't had as much rain as predicted, and today, Saturday, looks to be mostly dry with temperatures around 40.   It will stay warm through the weekend and into next week with unfortunately a near certain chance of rain on Sunday. It doesn't appear that we will lose all of the accumulated snow, and trying to be positive, this warm spell could settle the light fluffy snow we have to make a good base while also helping the lakes to finally freeze all the slush.  It will cool off by Wednesday with some snow showers before next weekend, so don't count this season out just yet.  Meanwhile, "ski it while you can."

 Tupper Lake's free groomed trails have 6-12" of base with good skiing.
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
                  Base Depth - 10-20 inches
                  Surface Conditions -Wet powder and crust
                  Km Open - 50
                  Remarks -  Still a bit marginal with some wet areas from McKenzie Pond Road to Saranac Lake, but the rest of the trail is in great shape. 

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 25 inches
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 3-4 feet
                  Surface Conditions: Wet powder and crust
                  Remarks: Hiking trail from ADK Loj to Marcy Dam is skiable but marginal, so the Truck Trail is still the better choice. If skiing from the Loj, the old Marcy Dam Trail is the better route, but with the warm conditions the hiking trail will likely be getting rougher by the hour this weekend.  Avalanche Pass is in generally good shape. Still some rocks to dodge between the dam and Avalanche Camp.  Calamity Brook Trail has a few wet areas, but is  now skiable with skiers and snowshoers crossing Flowed Lands.
  • Skiers and snowshoers are crossing both Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden. Slush under the snow less of a problem with the warm weather (at least it won't freeze on your skis), and with the snow settled on the ice it should freeze solidly when it finally gets cold again.  Caution definitely required near inlets and outlets.  Other lakes may be safe, but no definite reports of any other lake crossings.
  • Marcy now skiable above 50 meter bridge. Below that point, rock avoidance has been described as "technical".  Wright Peak skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Skis and snowshoes are now required in the High Peaks and needed elsewhere. 
  • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.  
  • Otherwise, all the early season favorites including Connery Pond, Whiteface Highway , Newcomb Lake, Fish Pond, Raquette Falls, and Hays Brook are skiable.   Should also mention that the Lake Road to the Lower Ausable Lake is skiable and the trail to Johns Brook Lodge is skiable, but with more rough spots than last weekend. 

    X-C SKI CENTER CONDITIONS: (Groomed, trail fee required)

         Mt. Van Hoevenberg X-C Ski Center:  
  •     50km of trails, open daily, rentals, lessons, 518-523-2811, www.whiteface.com/activities/cross-country-skiing 
                  Base Depth - 10" (packed)  
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open - 50
                  Km Tracked -50
                  Remarks - 

  •      Cascade X-C Ski Center:
  •     20 km of trails with connection to 50km at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, open daily, rentals, lessons, restaurant, bar.  518-523-9605, www.cascadeski.com
                  Base Depth - 8"      
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open - 20
                  Km Tracked - 15
                  Remarks - 

         Lake Placid Club Nordic Center: (part of Lake Placid Crowne Plaza)
  •     10 km of trails, open holiday weeks and some weekends, rentals, 518-523-2556,  www.lakeplacidcp.com
                  Base Depth -  6-8"     
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open -10 km
                  Km Tracked - 
                  Remarks -  Trails will continue to be groomed, but the center is closed for the next few weeks.   

         Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
  •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                  Base Depth - 12"       
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open -10
                  Km Tracked - 10
                  Remarks -      

           Paul Smith's VIC:
           15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                       Base Depth - 6-8" (packed)  (16" off trail)
                        Inches New Snow -
                       Surface Conditions -wet powder and granular
                       Km Open - 15
                       Km Tracked -15
                       Remarks -   Great Skiing! 
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Conditions 1/11/13

1/11/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:  With settling and some melting we now have12-18" of snow on the ground in the Lake Placid.  Today, Friday, will warm up with some rain in the afternoon, and it will stay warm through the weekend and into next week with a chance of more rain on Sunday.  Rain should end Saturday morning with some clearing, so at least one decent day this weekend. It doesn't appear that we will lose all of the accumulated snow, and trying to be positive, this warm spell could settle the light fluffy snow we have to make a good base while also helping the lakes to finally freeze all the slush.  Meanwhile, "ski it while you can."

 Tupper Lake's free groomed trails have 6-12" of base with good skiing.
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
                  Base Depth - 10-20 inches
                  Surface Conditions -Wet powder and crust
                  Km Open - 50
                  Remarks -  Still a bit marginal with some wet areas from McKenzie Pond Road to Saranac Lake, but the rest of the trail is in great shape. 

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 28 inches
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4 feet
                  Surface Conditions: Wet powder and crust
                  Remarks: Hiking trail from ADK Loj to Marcy Dam is skiable but marginal, so the Truck Trail is still the better choice. If skiing from the Loj, the old Marcy Dam Trail is the better route, but with the warm conditions the hiking trail will likely be getting rougher by the hour this weekend.  Avalanche Pass is in generally good shape. Still some rocks to dodge between the dam and Avalanche Camp.  Calamity Brook Trail has a few wet areas, but is  now skiable with skiers and snowshoers crossing Flowed Lands.
  • Skiers and snowshoers are crossing both Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden. Slush under the snow less of a problem with the warm weather (at least it won't freeze on your skis), and with the snow settled on the ice it should freeze solidly when it finally gets cold again.  Caution definitely required near inlets and outlets.  Other lakes may be safe, but no definite reports of any other lake crossings.
  • Marcy now skiable above 50 meter bridge. Below that point, rock avoidance has been described as "technical".  Wright Peak skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Skis and snowshoes are now required in the High Peaks and needed elsewhere. 
  • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.  
  • Otherwise, all the early season favorites including Connery Pond, Whiteface Highway , Newcomb Lake, Fish Pond, Raquette Falls, and Hays Brook are skiable.   Should also mention that the Lake Road to the Lower Ausable Lake is skiable and the trail to Johns Brook Lodge is now skiable with only a few rough spots. 

    X-C SKI CENTER CONDITIONS: (Groomed, trail fee required)

         Mt. Van Hoevenberg X-C Ski Center:  
  •     50km of trails, open daily, rentals, lessons, 518-523-2811, www.whiteface.com/activities/cross-country-skiing 
                  Base Depth - 12" (packed)  
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open - 50
                  Km Tracked -50
                  Remarks - 

  •      Cascade X-C Ski Center:
  •     20 km of trails with connection to 50km at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, open daily, rentals, lessons, restaurant, bar.  518-523-9605, www.cascadeski.com
                  Base Depth - 10"      
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions -
      • wet powder and granular

                  Km Open - 20
                  Km Tracked - 15
                  Remarks - Good skiing!

         Lake Placid Club Nordic Center: (part of Lake Placid Crowne Plaza)
  •     10 km of trails, open holiday weeks and some weekends, rentals, 518-523-2556,  www.lakeplacidcp.com
                  Base Depth -  8"     
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open -10 km
                  Km Tracked - 
                  Remarks -  Trails will continue to be groomed, but the center is closed for the next few weeks.   

         Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
  •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                  Base Depth - 14       
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - wet powder and granular
                  Km Open -10
                  Km Tracked - 10
                  Remarks -      

           Paul Smith's VIC:
           15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                       Base Depth - 6-8" (packed)  (16" off trail)
                        Inches New Snow -
                       Surface Conditions -Packed Powder
                       Km Open - 15
                       Km Tracked -15
                       Remarks -   Great Skiing! 
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Conditions 1/9/13

1/9/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:  There is currently 18-24" of snow on the ground in the Lake Placid area including another 2-3" of new snow over the weekend.  As of Wednesday morning, the snow is still light, but that will likely change as afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 30s with rain possible. Thursday will be cooler again, but then it warms up on Friday and stays warm through the weekend with a chance of more rain. It doesn't appear that we will lose all of the accumulated snow, and trying to be positive, this warm spell could settle the light fluffy snow we have to make a good base while also helping the lakes to finally freeze all the slush.  Meanwhile, "ski it while you can."

 Tupper Lake's free groomed trails have 6-12" of base with good skiing.
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
                  Base Depth - 10-30 inches
                  Surface Conditions -Powder
                  Km Open - 50
                  Remarks -  Still a bit marginal with some wet areas from McKenzie Pond Road to Saranac Lake, but the rest of the trail is in great shape. 

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 32 inches
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4 feet
                  Surface Conditions: Powder
                  Remarks: Hiking trail from ADK Loj to Marcy Dam is skiable but marginal, so the Truck Trail is still the better choice.  Avalanche Pass is in generally good shape now with the new snow and some admirable shoveling. Still some rocks to dodge between the dam and Avalanche Camp.  Calamity Brook Trail also now skiable with skiers and snowshoers crossing Flowed Lands.
  • Skiers and snowshoers are crossing both Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden, although slush under the snow remains a problem.  Caution definitely required near inlets and outlets.  Other lakes may be safe, but slush appears to be a universal problem so far this year. 
  • Marcy now skiable above 50 meter bridge. Below that point, rock avoidance has been described as "technical".  Wright Peak skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Skis and snowshoes are now required in the High Peaks and needed elsewhere. 
  • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.  
  • Otherwise, all the early season favorites including Connery Pond, Whiteface Highway , Newcomb Lake, Fish Pond, Raquette Falls, and Hays Brook are skiable.   Should also mention that the Lake Road to the Lower Ausable Lake is skiable and the trail to Johns Brook Lodge is now skiable with only a few rough spots. 

    X-C SKI CENTER CONDITIONS: (Groomed, trail fee required)

         Mt. Van Hoevenberg X-C Ski Center:  
  •     50km of trails, open daily, rentals, lessons, 518-523-2811, www.whiteface.com/activities/cross-country-skiing 
                  Base Depth - 12" (packed)  
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - powder
                  Km Open - 50
                  Km Tracked -50
                  Remarks - 

  •      Cascade X-C Ski Center:
  •     20 km of trails with connection to 50km at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, open daily, rentals, lessons, restaurant, bar.  518-523-9605, www.cascadeski.com
                  Base Depth - 10"      
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - powder
                  Km Open -All
                  Km Tracked -All
                  Remarks - Good skiing!

         Lake Placid Club Nordic Center: (part of Lake Placid Crowne Plaza)
  •     10 km of trails, open holiday weeks and some weekends, rentals, 518-523-2556,  www.lakeplacidcp.com
                  Base Depth -  12"     
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - packed powder
                  Km Open -10 km
                  Km Tracked - 
                  Remarks -  Trails will continue to be groomed, but the center is closed for the next few weeks.   

         Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
  •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                  Base Depth - 14       
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions - Packed Powder
                  Km Open -10
                  Km Tracked - 10
                  Remarks -      

           Paul Smith's VIC:
           15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                       Base Depth - 6-8" (packed)  (16" off trail)
                        Inches New Snow -3
                       Surface Conditions -Packed Powder
                       Km Open - 15
                       Km Tracked -15
                       Remarks -   Great Skiing! 
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Conditions 1/7/13

1/7/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:  There is currently 18-24" of snow on the ground in the Lake Placid area including another 2-3" of new snow over the weekend.  The snow is still light without much of a base, so some backcountry trails are still a little rocky. Only 10-12" in Saranac Lake, but now further west at Paul Smiths there is 16".    Monday's high will only be around 20, but warming to 30 on Tuesday and then progressively warmer through the week and into the weekend.  Some additional new snow mid-week before it warms enough that anything coming down will be that "other stuff". (Trying to be positive, this warm spell could settle the light fluffy snow we have to make a good base while also helping the lakes to finally freeze all the slush.) Next update Wednesday or Thursday when we have a better idea of the extent of this threatened thaw.  Meanwhile, "ski it while you can."

 Tupper Lake's free groomed trails have 6-12" of base with good skiing.
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
                  Base Depth - 10-30 inches
                  Surface Conditions -Powder
                  Km Open - 50
                  Remarks -Old Mountain Road has perfect cover and a good skied in track.  Over two feet of snow at the top of the pass.  Still a bit marginal from McKenzie Pond Road to Saranac Lake, but good skiing to McKenzie Pond and up the hill.

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 32 inches
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4 feet
                  Surface Conditions: Powder
                  Remarks: Hiking trail from ADK Loj to Marcy Dam is skiable but marginal, so the Truck Trail is still the better choice.  Avalanche Pass is in generally good shape now with the new snow and some admirable shoveling. Still some rocks to dodge between the dam and Avalanche Camp.  Calamity Brook Trail also now skiable with skiers and snowshoers crossing Flowed Lands.
  • Skiers and snowshoers are crossing both Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden, although slush under the snow remains a problem.  Caution definitely required near inlets and outlets.  Other lakes may be safe, but slush appears to be a universal problem so far this year. 
  • Marcy now skiable above 50 meter bridge. Below that point, rock avoidance has been described as "technical".  Wright Peak skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Skis and snowshoes are now required in the High Peaks and needed elsewhere. 
  • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.  
  • Otherwise, all the early season favorites including Connery Pond, Whiteface Highway , Newcomb Lake, Fish Pond, Raquette Falls, and Hays Brook are skiable.   Should also mention that the Lake Road to the Lower Ausable Lake is skiable and the trail to Johns Brook Lodge is now skiable with only a few rough spots. 

    X-C SKI CENTER CONDITIONS: (Groomed, trail fee required)

         Mt. Van Hoevenberg X-C Ski Center:  
  •     50km of trails, open daily, rentals, lessons, 518-523-2811, www.whiteface.com/activities/cross-country-skiing 
                  Base Depth - 12" (packed)  
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - powder
                  Km Open - 50
                  Km Tracked -50
                  Remarks - 

  •      Cascade X-C Ski Center:
  •     20 km of trails with connection to 50km at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, open daily, rentals, lessons, restaurant, bar.  518-523-9605, www.cascadeski.com
                  Base Depth - 10"      
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - powder
                  Km Open -All
                  Km Tracked -All
                  Remarks - Good skiing!

         Lake Placid Club Nordic Center: (part of Lake Placid Crowne Plaza)
  •     10 km of trails, open holiday weeks and some weekends, rentals, 518-523-2556,  www.lakeplacidcp.com
                  Base Depth -  12"     
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - packed powder
                  Km Open -10 km
                  Km Tracked - 
                  Remarks -  Trails will continue to be groomed, but the center is closed for the next few weeks.   

         Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
  •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                  Base Depth - 14       
                  Inches New Snow -1
                  Surface Conditions - Packed Powder
                  Km Open -10
                  Km Tracked - 10
                  Remarks -      

           Paul Smith's VIC:
           15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                       Base Depth - 6-8" (packed)  (16" off trail)
                        Inches New Snow -3
                       Surface Conditions -Packed Powder
                       Km Open - 15
                       Km Tracked -15
                       Remarks -   Great Skiing! 
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Conditions 1-5-6/2013

1/5/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:  There is currently 18-24" of snow on the ground in the Lake Placid area including 2" of new snow on Friday.  The snow is light and there wasn't much of a base before that latest storm, so some backcountry trails are still a little rocky. Only 10-12" in Saranac Lake, but now further west at Paul Smiths there is 16".    Night time temps will drop to the teens Friday night and not warm up that much on Saturday. Warming up to near 30 on Sunday, then cooler on Monday before it warms up to near 40  Wednesday through Friday. (Trying to be positive, this warm spell could settle the light fluffy snow we have to make a good base while also helping the lakes to finally freeze all the slush.) 
Strong, gusty northwest winds predicted for Saturday will make the Whiteface Highway somewhat unpleasant.  Better on Sunday.
 Tupper Lake's free groomed trails have 6-12" of base with good skiing.
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
                  Base Depth - 10-30 inches
                  Surface Conditions -Powder
                  Km Open - 50
                  Remarks -Old Mountain Road has perfect cover and a good skied in track.  Over two feet of snow at the top of the pass.  Still a bit marginal from McKenzie Pond Road to Saranac Lake, but good skiing to McKenzie Pond and up the hill.

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 30 inches
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 45 inches
                  Surface Conditions: Powder
                  Remarks: Hiking trail from ADK Loj to Marcy Dam is skiable but marginal, so the Truck Trail is still the better choice.  Avalanche Pass has been skied, and is in generally good shape now with the new snow of the past two days. Still some rocks to dodge between the dam and Avalanche Camp.  
  • Skiers and snowshoers are crossing both Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden, although slush under the snow remains a problem.  Caution definitely required near inlets and outlets.  Other lakes may be safe, but slush appears to be a universal problem so far this year. 
  • Marcy now skiable above 50 meter bridge. Below that point, rock avoidance has been described as "technical".  Wright Peak skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Skis and snowshoes are now required in the High Peaks and needed elsewhere. 
  • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.  
  • Otherwise, all the early season favorites including Connery Pond, Whiteface Highway (see above), Newcomb Lake, Fish Pond, and Hays Brook are skiable.  Raquette Falls better with this new snow, but caution still advised on the downhills.  Should also mention that the Lake Road to the Lower Ausable Lake is skiable and the trail to Johns Brook Lodge is now skiable with only a few rough spots. 

    X-C SKI CENTER CONDITIONS: (Groomed, trail fee required)

         Mt. Van Hoevenberg X-C Ski Center:  
  •     50km of trails, open daily, rentals, lessons, 518-523-2811, www.whiteface.com/activities/cross-country-skiing 
                  Base Depth - 12" (packed)  
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - powder
                  Km Open - 50
                  Km Tracked -50
                  Remarks - Harry Eldridge Memorial races this weekend.  7.5km freestyle on Saturday at noon.  5km classic race on Sunday at 9:30.

         Cascade X-C Ski Center:
  •     20 km of trails with connection to 50km at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, open daily, rentals, lessons, restaurant, bar.  518-523-9605, www.cascadeski.com
                  Base Depth - 10"      
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - powder
                  Km Open -All
                  Km Tracked -All
                  Remarks - Good skiing!

         Lake Placid Club Nordic Center: (part of Lake Placid Crowne Plaza)
  •     10 km of trails, open holiday weeks and some weekends, rentals, 518-523-2556,  www.lakeplacidcp.com
                  Base Depth -  12"     
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - packed powder
                  Km Open -10 km
                  Km Tracked - 
                  Remarks -  Trails will continue to be groomed, but the center is closed for the next few weeks.   

         Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
  •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                  Base Depth - 14       
                  Inches New Snow -1
                  Surface Conditions - Packed Powder
                  Km Open -10
                  Km Tracked - 10
                  Remarks -      

           Paul Smith's VIC:
           15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                       Base Depth - 6-8" (packed)  (16" off trail)
                        Inches New Snow -1
                       Surface Conditions -Packed Powder
                       Km Open - 15
                       Km Tracked -15
                       Remarks -   Great Skiing! 
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Conditions 1/4/13

1/4/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:  There is currently 18-24" of snow on the ground in the Lake Placid area including 2-3" of new snow since Wednesday.  The snow is light and there wasn't much of a base before that latest storm, so some backcountry trails are still a little rocky. Only 10-12" in Saranac Lake, but now further west at Paul Smiths there is 16".   We do expect some continuing flurries into tomorrow, Saturday, with maybe 2-3" of additional accumulation.   Night time temps will drop to the teens Friday night and not warm up that much on Saturday. Warming up to highs near 30 by this coming Sunday, then cooler on Monday before it warms up to near 40 on Wednesday and Thursday.  Tupper Lake's free groomed trails have 6-12" of base with good skiing.
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
                  Base Depth - 10-30 inches
                  Surface Conditions -Powder
                  Km Open - 50
                  Remarks -Old Mountain Road has perfect cover and a good skied in track.  Over two feet of snow at the top of the pass.  Still a bit marginal from McKenzie Pond Road to Saranac Lake, but good skiing to McKenzie Pond and up the hill.

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 30 inches
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 45 inches
                  Surface Conditions: Powder
                  Remarks: Hiking trail from ADK Loj to Marcy Dam is skiable but marginal, so the Truck Trail is still the better choice.  Avalanche Pass has been skied, and is in generally good shape now with the new snow of the past two days. Still some rocks to dodge between the dam and Avalanche Camp.  
  • Skiers and snowshoers are crossing both Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden, although slush under the snow remains a problem.  Caution definitely required near inlets and outlets.  Other lakes may be safe, but slush appears to be a universal problem so far this year. 
  • Marcy may be skiable above 50 meter bridge, but not below that point.  Wright Peak just barely skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Skis and snowshoes are now required in the High Peaks and needed elsewhere. 
  • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.  
  • Otherwise, all the early season favorites including Connery Pond, Whiteface Highway, Newcomb Lake, Fish Pond, and Hays Brook are skiable.  Raquette Falls better with this new snow, but caution still advised on the downhills.  Should also mention that the Lake Road to the Lower Ausable Lake is skiable and the trail to Johns Brook Lodge is now skiable with only has a few rough spots. 

    X-C SKI CENTER CONDITIONS: (Groomed, trail fee required)

         Mt. Van Hoevenberg X-C Ski Center:  
  •     50km of trails, open daily, rentals, lessons, 518-523-2811, www.whiteface.com/activities/cross-country-skiing 
                  Base Depth - 12" (packed)  
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - powder
                  Km Open - 50
                  Km Tracked -50
                  Remarks - Harry Eldridge Memorial races this weekend.  7.5km freestyle on Saturday at noon.  5km classic race on Sunday at 9:30.

         Cascade X-C Ski Center:
  •     20 km of trails with connection to 50km at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, open daily, rentals, lessons, restaurant, bar.  518-523-9605, www.cascadeski.com
                  Base Depth - 10"      
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - powder
                  Km Open -All
                  Km Tracked -All
                  Remarks - Good skiing!

         Lake Placid Club Nordic Center: (part of Lake Placid Crowne Plaza)
  •     10 km of trails, open holiday weeks and some weekends, rentals, 518-523-2556,  www.lakeplacidcp.com
                  Base Depth -  12"     
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - packed powder
                  Km Open -10 km
                  Km Tracked - 
                  Remarks -  Trails will continue to be groomed, but the center is closed for the next few weeks.   

         Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
  •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                  Base Depth - 14       
                  Inches New Snow -1
                  Surface Conditions - Packed Powder
                  Km Open -10
                  Km Tracked - 10
                  Remarks -      

           Paul Smith's VIC:
           15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                       Base Depth - 6-8" (packed)  (16" off trail)
                        Inches New Snow -1
                       Surface Conditions -Packed Powder
                       Km Open - 15
                       Km Tracked -15
                       Remarks -   Great Skiing! 
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Conditions 1/2/13

1/2/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:  There is currently 18-24" of snow on the ground in the Lake Placid area.  The snow is light and there wasn't much of a base before that latest storm, so some backcountry trails are still a little rocky. Only 10-12" from Saranac Lake and further west. There may also be a few trees down, so caution is advised.  We do expect some flurries tomorrow, Thursday, but no significant snow is in the forecast.   Night time temps will drop to zero or below  Wednesday night and Thursday's high is now predicted to only be in the teens.   Warming up to highs near 30 by this coming Sunday.  Tupper Lake's free groomed trails have 6-12" of base with good skiing.
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
                  Base Depth - 10-30 inches
                  Surface Conditions -Powder
                  Km Open - 50
                  Remarks -Old Mountain Road has perfect cover and a good skied in track.  Over two feet of snow at the top of the pass.  Still a bit marginal from McKenzie Pond Road to Saranac Lake, but good skiing to McKenzie Pond and up the hill.

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 30 inches
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 45 inches
                  Surface Conditions: Powder
                  Remarks: Hiking trail from ADK Loj to Marcy Dam is skiable but marginal, so the Truck Trail is still the better choice.  Avalanche Pass has been skied, and is in generally good shape now with the new snow of the past two days. Still some rocks to dodge between the dam and Avalanche Camp.  
  • Skiers and snowshoers are crossing both Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden, although slush under the snow remains a problem.  Caution definitely required near inlets and outlets.  Other lakes may be safe, but slush appears to be a universal problem so far this year. 
  • Marcy may be skiable above 50 meter bridge, but not below that point.  Wright Peak just barely skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Skis and snowshoes are now required in the High Peaks and needed elsewhere. 
  • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.  
  • Otherwise, all the early season favorites including Connery Pond, Whiteface Highway, Newcomb Lake, Fish Pond, and Hays Brook are skiable.  Raquette Falls may still be marginal.

    X-C SKI CENTER CONDITIONS: (Groomed, trail fee required)

         Mt. Van Hoevenberg X-C Ski Center:  
  •     50km of trails, open daily, rentals, lessons, 518-523-2811, www.whiteface.com/activities/cross-country-skiing 
                  Base Depth - 12"    
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - powder
                  Km Open - 50
                  Km Tracked -50
                  Remarks -  New Groomer makes for great skiing

         Cascade X-C Ski Center:
  •     20 km of trails with connection to 50km at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, open daily, rentals, lessons, restaurant, bar.  518-523-9605, www.cascadeski.com
                  Base Depth - 10"      
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - powder
                  Km Open -All
                  Km Tracked -All
                  Remarks - Good skiing!

         Lake Placid Club Nordic Center: (part of Lake Placid Crowne Plaza)
  •     10 km of trails, open holiday weeks and some weekends, rentals, 518-523-2556,  www.lakeplacidcp.com
                  Base Depth -  12"     
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - packed powder
                  Km Open -10 km
                  Km Tracked - 
                  Remarks -  Trails will continue to be groomed, but the center is closed   

         Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
  •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                  Base Depth - 14       
                  Inches New Snow -1
                  Surface Conditions - Packed Powder
                  Km Open -10
                  Km Tracked -
                  Remarks -      

           Paul Smith's VIC:
           15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                       Base Depth - 6-8"
                        Inches New Snow -1
                       Surface Conditions -Packed Powder
                       Km Open - 15
                       Km Tracked -15
                       Remarks -   Great Skiing! 
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Conditions 1/1/13

1/1/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:  There is currently 18-24" of snow on the ground in the Lake Placid area.  The snow is light and there wasn't much of a base before that latest storm, so some backcountry trails are still a little rocky. Definitely less snow from Saranac Lake and further west. There may also be a few trees down, so caution is advised.  We do expect some flurries today, Tuesday, and maybe 2" more snow on Wednesday as a cold front comes through.  After the front,  night time temps will drop to near zero with highs Wednesday and Thursday only in the low 20s.  Warming up to highs near 30 by this coming Sunday.  Tupper Lake's free groomed trails have 6-12" of base with good skiing.
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
                  Base Depth - 6-30 inches
                  Surface Conditions -Powder
                  Km Open - 50
                  Remarks -Old Mountain Road has perfect cover and a good skied in track.  Over two feet of snow at the top of the pass.  Still marginal at the Saranac Lake end

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 30 inches
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 45 inches
                  Surface Conditions: Powder
                  Remarks: Hiking trail from ADK Loj to Marcy Dam is skiable but marginal, so the Truck Trail is still the better choice.  Avalanche Pass has been skied, but is also still marginal with many rocks to dodge between the dam and Avalanche Camp.  Marcy may be skiable above 50 meter bridge, but not below that point.  Wright Peak just barely skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Skis and snowshoes are now required in the High Peaks and needed elsewhere. Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.  Otherwise, all the early season favorites including Connery Pond, Whiteface Highway, Newcomb Lake, Fish Pond, and Hays Brook are skiable.  Raquette Falls may still be marginal.

    X-C SKI CENTER CONDITIONS: (Groomed, trail fee required)

         Mt. Van Hoevenberg X-C Ski Center:  
  •     50km of trails, open daily, rentals, lessons, 518-523-2811, www.whiteface.com/activities/cross-country-skiing 
                  Base Depth - 12"   
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - powder
                  Km Open - 50
                  Km Tracked -50
                  Remarks -  New Groomer makes for great skiing

         Cascade X-C Ski Center:
  •     20 km of trails with connection to 50km at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, open daily, rentals, lessons, restaurant, bar.  518-523-9605, www.cascadeski.com
                  Base Depth - 8"      
                  Inches New Snow -1
                  Surface Conditions - powder
                  Km Open -All
                  Km Tracked -All
                  Remarks - Good skiing!

         Lake Placid Club Nordic Center: (part of Lake Placid Crowne Plaza)
  •     10 km of trails, open holiday weeks and some weekends, rentals, 518-523-2556,  www.lakeplacidcp.com
                  Base Depth -  12     
                  Inches New Snow -2
                  Surface Conditions - packed powder
                  Km Open -10 km
                  Km Tracked - 10km
                  Remarks -Good Skiing       

         Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
  •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                  Base Depth - 14       
                  Inches New Snow -1
                  Surface Conditions - Packed Powder
                  Km Open -10
                  Km Tracked -10
                  Remarks -  It's all good!     

           Paul Smith's VIC:
           15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                       Base Depth - 6-8"
                        Inches New Snow -1
                       Surface Conditions -Packed Powder
                       Km Open - 15
                       Km Tracked -15
                       Remarks -   Great Skiing! 
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