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Conditions 2/28/13

2/28/2013

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    • INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:  After last week's snos, we are closer to "mid-winter" conditions than we've been in two years.  We had hoped for some significant new snow on Wednesday, but temperatures, right around freezing or slightly above all day.  The result was a day of "white rain" and relatively little accumulation.  It was colder higher up, so there could be more when we get reports from Lake Colden. So far, the forecast calls for continued near freezing temperatures through Friday with a bit more snow.  Then a bit cooler on Saturday, followed by temperatures again in the 30s by Sunday.  Surface conditions should be soft, wet powder today and Friday, a bit crunchy on Saturday, and then soft again on Sunday.  

    • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
      •               Base Depth - 10-20 inches
                    Surface Conditions - wet powder              
                    Km Open - 50
                Remarks -  Entire trail skiable.  Snowmobile tracks on the McKenzie Pond to Whiteface Inn section due to rescue activity related to a plane crash (no serious injuries) last Thursday night.

        BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                      Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 39" (as of 2/27 - no current report) 
                      Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4-1/2 - 5 feet 
                      Surface Conditions:  wet powder with underlying frozen granular
                      Remarks:   Hiking trail from Adirondak Loj to Marcy Dam rated "rough but skiable."  Better if taking the Old Marcy Dam Trail from the campground.  The truck trail is still the best, if longer, ski approach to Marcy Dam, but some rocks still showing on the truck trail - especially on one corner not quite a mile from the register.  Still a few rocks to dodge from Marcy Dam to Avalanche Camp, but after that Avalanche Pass is in good shape.   Calamity Brook trail and Flowed Lands also very skiable with only one tricky crossing of a small stream and with a few rocks showing on the lower downhills.  Lower part of the Marcy Trail now rough but skiable thanks to some judicious shoveling just below the Phelps Mt. trail junction.  Good cover above the Phelps Brook bridge 1.2 mi. beyond Marcy Dam. (This is also known as 50 meter bridge because at one time the bridge there was about 50 meters long.)   Wright Peak still only skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Northside Trail to Johns Brook Lodge passable on skis, but probably still not recommended due to numerous rocks and roots still showing as Keene Valley has not picked up the snow other areas have.
        Skis and snowshoes definitely required in the High Peaks Wilderness Area and needed elsewhere.  
        • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.
        • Lake ice generally safe and slush free.
        • All other popular tours (Connery Pond, Hays Brook, Raquette Falls, Fish Pond, Newcomb Lake, Moose Pond, Ausable Lake Road) in good shape.  Whiteface Highway still likely very thin for about half its length due to continued high winds with the new snow.  Especially thin or even bare above the Lake Placid Turn.  
        • __________________________________________________________________
            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 -  6" (packed)
                        Inches New Snow - 5"
                        Surface Conditions -  wet powder 
                        Km Open - 50
                        Km Tracked - 47 
        •               Remarks - Grooming in progress

        •      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 -  6" (packed)   
                        Inches New Snow - 2"
                        Surface Conditions -  wet powder
                        Km Open - 20
                        Km Tracked - 15
                        Remarks - Grooming in progress

                   Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
        •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun.  rentals, 518-523-2551,
        • www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                        Base Depth -  4" (packed)   
                        Inches New Snow - 2
        •               Surface Conditions - 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 - 4-6" (packed)
                                Inches New Snow -  2
                               Surface Conditions - powder
                               Km Open - 20
                               Km Tracked - 15
                               Remarks - All loops open. 15" inches off trail depth

                       Dewey Mountain - Saranac  Lake
                    13 km of trails, open daily (including nights until 7PM Tue. - Fri.), rentals, 891-2697         http://www.deweymountain.com
                                Base Depth - 5" (packed)
                                Inches New Snow - 1
                                Surface conditions -  powder and granular
                                Km Open -  15
                                Km Tracked - 7
                                Remarks -  Upper trails still have thin cover. Set track on lower trails.

                         Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
                     10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course 
                     http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com
                                  All trails packed and tracked.  





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Conditions 2/27/13

2/27/2013

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    • INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:  After last week's snos, we are closer to "mid-winter" conditions than we've been in two years, and now it appears we will pick up a significant amount of new snow.  Temperatures, however, will be right around freezing, so the final "mix" could be different in different areas - especially since daytime temperatures will remain at or above freezing through the weekend.  So good snow cover, but no certainty as of Wednesday what the surface conditions will be like when this storm is all over.  Conditions reported below are as of Wednesday morning before any significant pr

      JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
      •               Base Depth - 10-20 inches
                    Surface Conditions - powder              
                    Km Open - 50
                Remarks -  Entire trail skiable.  Snowmobile tracks on the McKenzie Pond to Whiteface Inn section due to rescue activity related to a plane crash (no serious injuries) on Thursday night.

        BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                      Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 39"
                      Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4-1/2 feet 
                      Surface Conditions:  powder with underlying frozen granular
                      Remarks:   Hiking trail from Adirondak Loj to Marcy Dam improved with this new snow and now rated "rough but skiable."  Better if taking the Old Marcy Dam Trail from the campground.  The truck trail is still the best ski approach to Marcy Dam, but some rocks still showing on the truck trail - especially on one corner not quite a mile from the register.  Still a few rocks to dodge from Marcy Dam to Avalanche Camp, but after that Avalanche Pass is in good shape.   Calamity Brook trail and Flowed Lands also very skiable with only one tricky crossing of a small stream and with a few rocks showing on the lower downhills.  Lower part of the Marcy Trail now rough but skiable thanks to some judicious shoveling just below the Phelps Mt. trail junction.  Good cover above 50 meter bridge.   Wright Peak still only skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Northside Trail to Johns Brook Lodge passable on skis, but probably still not recommended due to numerous rocks and roots still showing as Keene Valley has not picked up the snow other areas have.
        Skis and snowshoes definitely required in the High Peaks Wilderness Area and needed elsewhere.  
        • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.
        • Lake ice generally safe and slush free.
        • All other popular tours (Connery Pond, Hays Brook, Raquette Falls, Fish Pond, Newcomb Lake, Moose Pond, Ausable Lake Road) in good shape.  Whiteface Highway still likely very thin for about half its length due to continued high winds with the new snow.  Especially thin or even bare above the Lake Placid Turn.  
        • __________________________________________________________________
            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 -  6" (packed)
                        Inches New Snow - 1"
                        Surface Conditions -  powder 
                        Km Open - 50
                        Km Tracked - 47 
        •               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 -  6" (packed)   
                        Inches New Snow - 1"
                        Surface Conditions -  powder
                        Km Open - 20
                        Km Tracked - 15
                        Remarks - 8" of new snow this past week

                   Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
        •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun.  rentals, 518-523-2551,
        • www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                        Base Depth -  4" (packed)   
                        Inches New Snow - 1
        •               Surface Conditions - 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 - 4-6" (packed)
                                Inches New Snow -  1
                               Surface Conditions - powder
                               Km Open - 20
                               Km Tracked - 15
                               Remarks - All loops open. 15" inches off trail depth

                       Dewey Mountain - Saranac  Lake
                    13 km of trails, open daily (including nights until 7PM Tue. - Fri.), rentals, 891-2697         http://www.deweymountain.com
                                Base Depth - 5" (packed)
                                Inches New Snow - 1
                                Surface conditions -  powder and granular
                                Km Open -  15
                                Km Tracked - 7
                                Remarks -  Upper trails still have thin cover. Set track on lower trails.

                         Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
                     10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course 
                     http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com
                                  All trails packed and tracked.  






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Conditions 2/25/13

2/25/2013

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    • INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:   We have continued to pick up small amounts of snow, and as of today, Monday, we are closer to "mid-winter" conditions than we've been in two years. Temperatures will be a bit above seasonable normals with highs today and Tuesday in the 30s.  Upper 30's on Wednesday with a chance of snow or rain, followed by 40 and a chance of rain on Thursday.  So good snow conditions and pleasant weather through the middle of the week.  Next update on Wednesday, 2/27, when we have a better idea of exactly what we will get Wednesday and Thursday, but the forecast still calls for slightly cooler weather by the end of the week and weekend with more light snow.

      JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
      •               Base Depth - 10-20 inches
                    Surface Conditions - powder              
                    Km Open - 50
                Remarks -  Entire trail skiable.  Snowmobile tracks on the McKenzie Pond to Whiteface Inn section due to rescue activity related to a plane crash (no serious injuries) on Thursday night.

        BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                      Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 39"
                      Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4-1/2 feet 
                      Surface Conditions:  powder with underlying frozen granular
                      Remarks:   Hiking trail from Adirondak Loj to Marcy Dam improved with this new snow and now rated "rough but skiable."  Better if taking the Old Marcy Dam Trail from the campground.  The truck trail is still the best ski approach to Marcy Dam, but some rocks still showing on the truck trail - especially on one corner not quite a mile from the register.  Still a few rocks to dodge from Marcy Dam to Avalanche Camp, but after that Avalanche Pass is in good shape.   Calamity Brook trail and Flowed Lands also very skiable with only one tricky crossing of a small stream and with a few rocks showing on the lower downhills.  Lower part of the Marcy Trail now rough but skiable thanks to some judicious shoveling just below the Phelps Mt. trail junction.  Good cover above 50 meter bridge.   Wright Peak still only skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Northside Trail to Johns Brook Lodge passable on skis, but probably still not recommended due to numerous rocks and roots still showing as Keene Valley has not picked up the snow other areas have.
        Skis and snowshoes definitely required in the High Peaks Wilderness Area and needed elsewhere.  
        • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.
        • Lake ice generally safe and slush free.
        • All other popular tours (Connery Pond, Hays Brook, Raquette Falls, Fish Pond, Newcomb Lake, Moose Pond, Ausable Lake Road) in good shape.  Whiteface Highway still likely very thin for about half its length due to continued high winds with the new snow.  Especially thin or even bare above the Lake Placid Turn.  
        • __________________________________________________________________
            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 -  6" (packed)
                        Inches New Snow - 1"
                        Surface Conditions -  powder 
                        Km Open - 50
                        Km Tracked - 47 
        •               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 -  6" (packed)   
                        Inches New Snow - 1"
                        Surface Conditions -  powder
                        Km Open - 20
                        Km Tracked - 15
                        Remarks - 8" of new snow this past week

                   Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
        •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun.  rentals, 518-523-2551,
        • www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                        Base Depth -  4" (packed)   
                        Inches New Snow - 1
        •               Surface Conditions - 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 - 4-6" (packed)
                                Inches New Snow -  2
                               Surface Conditions - powder
                               Km Open - 20
                               Km Tracked - 15
                               Remarks - All loops open. 15" inches off trail depth

                       Dewey Mountain - Saranac  Lake
                    13 km of trails, open daily (including nights until 7PM Tue. - Fri.), rentals, 891-2697         http://www.deweymountain.com
                                Base Depth - 5" (packed)
                                Inches New Snow - 1
                                Surface conditions -  powder and granular
                                Km Open -  15
                                Km Tracked - 7
                                Remarks -  Upper trails still have thin cover. Set track on lower trails.

                         Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
                     10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course 
                     http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com
                                  All trails packed and tracked.  




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Conditions 2/24/13

2/24/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:   We have continued to pick up small amounts of snow, and as of today, Sunday, we are closer to "mid-winter" conditions than we've been in two years. Temperatures will be a bit above seasonable normals with highs Sunday and Monday in the 30s, cooler on Tuesday, 30's again on Wednesday, followed by 40 and a chance of rain on Thursday.  So good snow conditions and pleasant weather through the middle of the week.

JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
  •               Base Depth - 10-20 inches
              Surface Conditions - powder              
              Km Open - 50
            Remarks -  Entire trail skiable.  Snowmobile tracks on the McKenzie Pond to Whiteface Inn section due to rescue activity related to a plane crash (no serious injuries) on Thursday night.

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 39"
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4-1/2 feet 
                  Surface Conditions:  powder with underlying frozen granular
                  Remarks:   Hiking trail from Adirondak Loj to Marcy Dam improved with this new snow and now rated "rough but skiable."  Better if taking the Old Marcy Dam Trail from the campground.  The truck trail is still the best ski approach to Marcy Dam, but some rocks still showing on the truck trail - especially on one corner not quite a mile from the register.  Still a few rocks to dodge from Marcy Dam to Avalanche Camp, but after that Avalanche Pass is in good shape.   Calamity Brook trail and Flowed Lands also very skiable with only one tricky crossing of a small stream and with a few rocks showing on the lower downhills.  Lower part of the Marcy Trail now rough but skiable thanks to some judicious shoveling just below the Phelps Mt. trail junction.  Good cover above 50 meter bridge.   Wright Peak still only skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Northside Trail to Johns Brook Lodge passable on skis, but probably still not recommended due to numerous rocks and roots still showing as Keene Valley has not picked up the snow other areas have.
    Skis and snowshoes definitely required in the High Peaks Wilderness Area and needed elsewhere.  
    • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.
    • Lake ice generally safe and slush free.
    • All other popular tours (Connery Pond, Hays Brook, Raquette Falls, Fish Pond, Newcomb Lake, Moose Pond, Ausable Lake Road) in good shape.  Whiteface Highway still likely very thin for about half its length due to continued high winds with the new snow.  Especially thin or even bare above the Lake Placid Turn.  
    • __________________________________________________________________
        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 -  6" (packed)
                    Inches New Snow - 1"
                    Surface Conditions -  powder 
                    Km Open - 50
                    Km Tracked - 47 
    •               Remarks - Nor-Am biathlon  Sunday starting at 10 AM.  This is a spectator-friendly event with lots of action in the range.  For those who don't choose to watch, only a few biathlon side trails will be closed

    •      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 -  6" (packed)   
                    Inches New Snow - 1"
                    Surface Conditions -  powder
                    Km Open - 20
                    Km Tracked - 15
                    Remarks - Full Moon Party Saturday, 2/23, starting at 7:30 PM

           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 -  4-5" (packed)    
                    Inches New Snow - 1
                    Surface Conditions -  powder 
                    Km Open - 10
                    Km Tracked - 10
                    Remarks -  Open all this week 2/16 - 2/24

           Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
    •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                    Base Depth -  4" (packed)   
                    Inches New Snow - 1
    •               Surface Conditions - 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 - 4-6" (packed)
                            Inches New Snow -  1
                           Surface Conditions - powder
                           Km Open - 20
                           Km Tracked - 15
                           Remarks - All loops open. 15" inches off trail depth

                   Dewey Mountain - Saranac  Lake
                13 km of trails, open daily (including nights until 7PM Tue. - Fri.), rentals, 891-2697         http://www.deweymountain.com
                            Base Depth - 5" (packed)
                            Inches New Snow - 1
                            Surface conditions -  powder and granular
                            Km Open -  15
                            Km Tracked - 7
                            Remarks -  Upper trails still have thin cover. Set track on lower trails.

                     Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
                 10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course 
                 http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com
                              All trails packed and tracked.  


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2/22/13

2/22/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:   We currently have 4-8 inches of snow on the ground in the Lake Placid area including another 1" of new snow on Thursday night and a total of about 4" this week.   We will, however, miss the greater snowfall predicted for New England this weekend, but should get 2-3" Saturday night and Sunday.  Temperatures will be a bit above seasonable normals with highs Friday through Sunday in the 30s.  So generally good snow conditions and pleasant weather for the coming weekend.   The only slight negative is that the cover is still a bit thin for some of the rougher terrain - definitely not what we used to consider "mid-winter conditions."

JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
  •               Base Depth - 10-20 inches
              Surface Conditions - powder and crust             
              Km Open - 50
            Remarks -  Entire trail skiable.  Snowmobile tracks on the McKenzie Pond to Whiteface Inn section due to rescue activity related to a plane crash (no serious injuries) on Thursday night.

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 39"
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4-1/2 feet 
                  Surface Conditions:  powder with underlying frozen granular
                  Remarks:   Hiking trail from Adirondak Loj to Marcy Dam improving with this new snow and now rated "rough but skiable."  Better if taking the Old Marcy Dam Trail from the campground.  The truck trail is still the best ski approach to Marcy Dam, but some rocks still showing on the truck trail - especially on one corner not quite a mile from the register.  Still some rocks to dodge from Marcy Dam to Avalanche Camp, but after that Avalanche Pass is in good shape.   Calamity Brook trail and Flowed Lands also skiable with only a few tricky crossings of small streams.  Still too thin to ski the lower part of the Marcy Trail, but skiable snow above 50 meter bridge.  Likewise, Wright Peak only skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Northside Trail to Johns Brook Lodge passable on skis, but not recommended due to numerous rocks and roots still showing. 
    Skis and snowshoes definitely required in the High Peaks Wilderness Area and needed elsewhere.  
    • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.
    • Lake ice generally safe and slush free.
    • All other popular tours (Connery Pond, Hays Brook, Raquette Falls, Fish Pond, Newcomb Lake, Moose Pond, Ausable Lake Road) in good shape.  Whiteface Highway reported to be very thin for about half its length due to the wind.  Especially thin or even bare above the Lake Placid Turn.  
    • __________________________________________________________________
        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 -  6" (packed)
                    Inches New Snow - 1"
                    Surface Conditions -  powder 
                    Km Open - 50
                    Km Tracked - 47 
    •               Remarks - Nor-Am biathlon Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 AM both days.  This is a spectator-friendly event with lots of action in the range.  For those who don't choose to watch, only a few biathlon side trails will be closed

    •      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 -  6" (packed)   
                    Inches New Snow - 1"
                    Surface Conditions -  powder
                    Km Open - 20
                    Km Tracked - 15
                    Remarks - Full Moon Party Saturday, 2/23, starting at 7:30 PM

           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 -  4-5" (packed)    
                    Inches New Snow - 1
                    Surface Conditions -  powder 
                    Km Open - 10
                    Km Tracked - 10
                    Remarks -  Open all this week 2/16 - 2/24

           Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
    •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                    Base Depth -  4" (packed)   
                    Inches New Snow - 1
    •               Surface Conditions - 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 - 4-6" (packed)
                            Inches New Snow -  1
                           Surface Conditions - powder
                           Km Open - 20
                           Km Tracked - 15
                           Remarks - All loops open. 15" inches off trail depth

                   Dewey Mountain - Saranac  Lake
                13 km of trails, open daily (including nights until 7PM Tue. - Fri.), rentals, 891-2697         http://www.deweymountain.com
                            Base Depth - 5" (packed)
                            Inches New Snow - 1
                            Surface conditions -  powder and granular
                            Km Open -  15
                            Km Tracked - 7
                            Remarks -  Upper trails still have thin cover. Set track on lower trails.

                     Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
                 10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course 
                 http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com
                              All trails packed and tracked.  

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Conditions 2/21/13

2/21/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:   We currently have 4-8 inches of snow on the ground in the Lake Placid area including another 3" of new snow on Wednesday night.  We also expect to pick up another 2-3" in various flurries today, Thursday. We will however, miss the greater snowfall predicted for the northern Green Mountains today and so far miss the snow associated with the coastal storm on Saturday. Temperatures will be a bit above seasonable normals with highs Friday through Sunday in the 30s.  So generally good snow conditions and pleasant weather for the coming weekend.   The only slight negative is that the cover is still a bit thin for some of the rougher terrain - definitely not what we used to consider "mid-winter conditions."

JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
  •               Base Depth - 10-20 inches
              Surface Conditions - powder and crust             
              Km Open - 50
            Remarks -  Entire trail skiable.  Caution still required on downhills as are still some hazards not fully covered.

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 39"
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4-1/2 feet 
                  Surface Conditions:  powder with underlying frozen granular
                  Remarks:   Hiking trail from Adirondak Loj to Marcy Dam improving with this new snow and now rated "rough but skiable."  Better if taking the Old Marcy Dam Trail from the campground.  The truck trail is still the best ski approach to Marcy Dam, but some rocks still showing on the truck trail - especially on one corner not quite a mile from the register.  Still some rocks to dodge from Marcy Dam to Avalanche Camp, but after that Avalanche Pass is in good shape.   Calamity Brook trail and Flowed Lands also skiable with only a few tricky crossings of small streams.  Still too thin to ski the lower part of the Marcy Trail, but skiable snow above 50 meter bridge.  Likewise, Wright Peak only skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Northside Trail to Johns Brook Lodge passable on skis, but not recommended due to numerous rocks and roots still showing. 
    Skis and snowshoes definitely required in the High Peaks Wilderness Area and needed elsewhere.  
    • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.
    • Lake ice generally safe and slush free.
    • All other popular tours (Connery Pond, Hays Brook, Raquette Falls, Fish Pond, Newcomb Lake, Moose Pond, Ausable Lake Road) in good shape.  Whiteface Highway reported to be very thin for about half its length due to the wind, and not recommended Thursday due to high winds.  Especially thin or even bare above the Lake Placid Turn.  
    • __________________________________________________________________
        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 -  6" (packed)
                    Inches New Snow - 2-3"
                    Surface Conditions -  powder with granular
                    Km Open - 50
                    Km Tracked - 47 
    •               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 -  6" (packed)   
                    Inches New Snow - 2-3"
                    Surface Conditions -  powder with granular
                    Km Open - 20
                    Km Tracked - 15
                    Remarks - Full Moon Party Saturday, 2/23, starting at 7:30 PM

           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 -  2-3" (packed)    
                    Inches New Snow - 2
                    Surface Conditions -  powder and granular
                    Km Open - 10
                    Km Tracked - 10
                    Remarks -  Open all this week 2/16 - 2/24

           Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
    •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                    Base Depth -  4" (packed)   
                    Inches New Snow - 3
    •               Surface Conditions - 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 - 4-6" (packed)
                            Inches New Snow -  3
                           Surface Conditions - powder
                           Km Open - 20
                           Km Tracked - 15
                           Remarks - All loops open. 15" inches off trail depth

                   Dewey Mountain - Saranac  Lake
                13 km of trails, open daily (including nights until 7PM Tue. - Fri.), rentals, 891-2697         http://www.deweymountain.com
                            Base Depth - 5" (packed)
                            Inches New Snow - 2
                            Surface conditions -  powder and granular
                            Km Open -  15
                            Km Tracked - 7
                            Remarks -  Upper trails still have thin cover. Set track on lower trails.

                     Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
                 10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course 
                 http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com
                              All trails packed and tracked.  


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Conditions 2/20/13

2/20/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:   We currently have 4-8 inches of snow on the ground in the Lake Placid area including 2" of new snow on Tuesday night.  We also expect to pick up another 2-3" in various flurries today, Wednesday, and Thursday.  Temperatures will be a bit above seasonable normals with highs Friday through Sunday in the 30s.  So generally good conditions for the coming weekend, although the cover is still a bit thin for some of the rougher terrain.

JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
  •               Base Depth - 10-20 inches
              Surface Conditions - powder and crust             
              Km Open - 50
            Remarks -  Entire trail skiable.  Caution still required on downhills as are still some hazards not fully covered.

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 33"
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4-1/2 feet 
                  Surface Conditions:  powder with underlying frozen granular
                  Remarks:   Hiking trail from Adirondak Loj to Marcy Dam not really skiable, but better  if taking the Old Marcy Dam Trail from the campground.  The truck trail is still the best ski approach to Marcy Dam, but some rocks still showing on the truck trail - especially on one corner not quite a mile from the register.  Still some rocks to dodge from Marcy Dam to Avalanche Camp, but after that Avalanche Pass is in good shape.   Calamity Brook trail and Flowed Lands also skiable with only a few tricky crossings of small streams.  Still too thin to ski the lower part of the Marcy Trail, but skiable snow above 50 meter bridge.  Likewise, Wright Peak only skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Northside Trail to Johns Brook Lodge passable on skis, but not recommended due to numerous rocks and roots still showing. 
    Skis and snowshoes definitely required in the High Peaks Wilderness Area and needed elsewhere.  
    • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.
    • Lake ice generally safe and slush free.
    • All other popular tours (Connery Pond, Hays Brook, Raquette Falls, Fish Pond, Newcomb Lake, Moose Pond, Ausable Lake Road) in good shape.  Whiteface Highway reported to be very thin for about half its length due to the wind.  Especially thin or even bare above the Lake Placid Turn.  
    • __________________________________________________________________
        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 -  6" (packed)
                    Inches New Snow - 2
                    Surface Conditions -  powder with granular
                    Km Open - 50
                    Km Tracked - 47 
    •               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 -  6" (packed)   
                    Inches New Snow - 2
                    Surface Conditions -  powder with granular
                    Km Open - 20
                    Km Tracked - 15
                    Remarks - Full Moon Party Saturday, 2/23, starting at 7:30 PM

           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 -  2-3" (packed)    
                    Inches New Snow - 2
                    Surface Conditions -  powder and granular
                    Km Open - 10
                    Km Tracked - 10
                    Remarks -  Open all this week 2/16 - 2/24

           Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
    •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                    Base Depth -  4" (packed)   
                    Inches New Snow - 2
    •               Surface Conditions - powder with granular
                    Km Open -  10
                    Km Tracked - 10
                    Remarks - Open Monday and Tuesday this coming week

               Paul Smith's VIC:
               15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                           Base Depth - 4-6" (packed)
                            Inches New Snow -  2
                           Surface Conditions - powder
                           Km Open - 20
                           Km Tracked - 15
                           Remarks - All loops open. 15" inches off trail depth

                   Dewey Mountain - Saranac  Lake
                13 km of trails, open daily (including nights until 7PM Tue. - Fri.), rentals, 891-2697         http://www.deweymountain.com
                            Base Depth - 5" (packed)
                            Inches New Snow - 1
                            Surface conditions -  powder and granular
                            Km Open -  15
                            Km Tracked - 7
                            Remarks -  Upper trails still have thin cover. Set track on lower trails.

                     Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
                 10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course 
                 http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com
                              All trails packed and tracked.  

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Conditions 2/18/13

2/18/2013

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  • INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:   While we generally picked up 12-15 inches of very light snow in the Lake Placid area last Friday, there was a surprising amount of "shadowing" - in particular with less snow falling at ADK Loj and the approaches to the High Peaks.  This past week's warmer daytime temperatures did not significantly diminish the snow, so no real change in the conditions for over a week now.  No significant new snow in the forecast for this week, but temperatures will climb briefly to near 40 on Tuesday, after which we can expect seasonable temperatures with some light snow for the rest of the week and into next weekend.   Next update on Wednesday, 2/20 when we know just how warm it got on Tuesday and have a better idea of the week's weather.
    JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
    •               Base Depth - 10-20 inches
                  Surface Conditions - powder and crust              Km Open - 50
                    Remarks -  Entire trail skiable.  Caution still required on downhills as are still some hazards not fully covered.

      BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                    Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 33"
                    Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4-1/2 feet 
                    Surface Conditions:  powder with underlying frozen granular
                    Remarks: As noted above, the extreme shadowing resulted in only 4" of new snow last week at ADK Loj.  Hiking trail not really skiable, so the truck trail is definitely the best ski approach to Marcy Dam.  Even so, some rocks still showing on the truck trail - especially on one corner not quite a mile from the register.  Still some rocks to dodge from Marcy Dam to Avalanche Camp, but after that Avalanche Pass is in good shape.   Calamity Brook trail and Flowed Lands also skiable with only a few tricky crossings of small streams.  Still too thin to ski the lower part of the Marcy Trail, but skiable snow above 50 meter bridge.  Likewise, Wright Peak only skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Northside Trail to Johns Brook Lodge passable on skis, but not recommended due to numerous rocks and roots still showing. 
      Skis and snowshoes definitely required in the High Peaks Wilderness Area and needed elsewhere.  
      • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.
      • Lake ice generally safe and slush free, although care is needed at the outlet of Avalanche Lake.  Lake surfaces rough and bumpy due to drifting.
      • All other popular tours (Connery Pond, Hays Brook, Raquette Falls, Fish Pond, Newcomb Lake, Moose Pond, Ausable Lake Road) in good shape.  Whiteface Highway reported to be very thin for about half its length due to the wind.  Especially thin or even bare above the Lake Placid Turn.  
      • __________________________________________________________________
            • 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 -  6" (packed)
                      Inches New Snow - 
                      Surface Conditions -  powder with granular
                      Km Open - 50
                      Km Tracked - 47 
      •               Remarks - Outer Loop of Ladies 5km still a bit rough.

      •      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 -  6" (packed)   
                      Inches New Snow - 
                      Surface Conditions -  powder with 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 -  2-3" (packed)    
                      Inches New Snow - 
                      Surface Conditions -  powder and granular
                      Km Open - 10
                      Km Tracked - 10
                      Remarks -  Open all this week 2/16 - 2/24

             Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
      •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                      Base Depth -  4" (packed)   
                      Inches New Snow - 
      •               Surface Conditions - powder with granular
                      Km Open -  10
                      Km Tracked - 10
                      Remarks - Open Monday and Tuesday this coming week

                 Paul Smith's VIC:
                 15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                             Base Depth - 4-6" (packed)
                              Inches New Snow -  1
                             Surface Conditions - powder
                             Km Open - 20
                             Km Tracked - 10
                             Remarks - All loops open. 15" inches off trail depth

                     Dewey Mountain - Saranac  Lake
                  13 km of trails, open daily (including nights until 7PM Tue. - Fri.), rentals, 891-2697         http://www.deweymountain.com
                              Base Depth - 5" (packed)
                              Inches New Snow - 
                              Surface conditions -  powder and granular
                              Km Open -  13
                              Km Tracked - 
                              Remarks -  Upper trails still have thin cover.

                       Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
                   10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course 
                   http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com
                                All trails packed.  No set track.  


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Conditions 2/16/13

2/16/2013

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  • INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:   While we generally picked up 12-15 inches of very light snow in the Lake Placid area last Friday, there was a surprising amount of "shadowing" - in particular with less snow falling at ADK Loj and the approaches to the High Peaks.  This week's warmer daytime temperatures did not significantly diminish the snow. Fortunately, intermittent flurries Friday and into Saturday put a softer surface on the snow for the weekend.  Colder Saturday and Sunday with daytime temperatures only barely reaching 20 each day.  No significant new snow in the forecast for next week, but temperatures, while warming from the weekend will remain at or below freezing, so no change in conditions in the offing.  Next update on Monday, 2/18 when we have a better idea of next week's weather.
    • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
    •               Base Depth - 10-20 inches
    •               Surface Conditions - powder and crust
    •               Km Open - 50
                    Remarks -  Entire trail skiable and major sections have been broken out. Caution still required on downhills as are still some hazards not fully covered.

      BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                    Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 32"
                    Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4-1/2 feet 
                    Surface Conditions:  powder with underlying frozen granular
                    Remarks: As noted above, the extreme shadowing resulted in only 4" of new snow last week at ADK Loj.  Hiking trail not really skiable, so the truck trail is definitely the best ski approach to Marcy Dam.  Even so, some rocks still showing on the truck trail - especially on one corner not quite a mile from the register.  Still some rocks to dodge from Marcy Dam to Avalanche Camp, but after that Avalanche Pass is in good shape.  Some rough spots between Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden.  Calamity Brook trail skiable with a few tricky crossings of small streams.  Still too thin to ski the lower part of the Marcy Trail, but skiable snow above 50 meter bridge.  Likewise, Wright Peak only skiable above the junction with the hiking trail.  Northside Trail to Johns Brook Lodge passable on skis, but not recommended due to numerous rocks and roots still showing. 
      Skis and snowshoes definitely required in the High Peaks Wilderness Area and needed elsewhere.  
        • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.
        • Lake ice generally safe and slush free, although care is needed at the outlet of Avalanche Lake.  Lake surfaces rough and bumpy due to drifting.
        • All other popular tours (Connery Pond, Hays Brook, Raquette Falls, Fish Pond, Newcomb Lake, Moose Pond, Ausable Lake Road) in good shape.  Whiteface Highway reported to be very thin for about half its length due to the wind.  Especially thin or even bare above the Lake Placid Turn.  
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              • 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 -  6" (packed)
                      Inches New Snow - 1
                      Surface Conditions -  powder with granular
                      Km Open - 50
                      Km Tracked - 47 
      •               Remarks - Outer Loop of Ladies 5km still a bit rough.

      •      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 -  6" (packed)   
                      Inches New Snow - 1
                      Surface Conditions -  powder with 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 -  2-3" (packed)    
                      Inches New Snow - 1
                      Surface Conditions -  powder and granular
                      Km Open - 10
                      Km Tracked - 10
                      Remarks -  Open all this week 2/16 - 2/24

             Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
      •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                      Base Depth -  4" (packed)   
                      Inches New Snow - 1
      •               Surface Conditions - powder with granular
                      Km Open -  10
                      Km Tracked - 10
                      Remarks - Open Monday and Tuesday this coming week

                 Paul Smith's VIC:
                 15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                             Base Depth - 4-6" (packed)
                              Inches New Snow -  1
                             Surface Conditions - powder
                             Km Open - 20
                             Km Tracked - 10
                             Remarks - All loops open. 15" inches off trail depth

                     Dewey Mountain - Saranac  Lake
                  13 km of trails, open daily (including nights until 7PM Tue. - Fri.), rentals, 891-2697         http://www.deweymountain.com
                              Base Depth - 5" (packed)
                              Inches New Snow - 
                              Surface conditions -  powder and granular
                              Km Open -  13
                              Km Tracked - 
                              Remarks -  Upper trails still have thin cover.

                       Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
                   10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course 
                   http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com
                                All trails packed.  No set track.  Traditional Lumberjack Scramble Saturday, 2/6, 10 AM


  • 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 -  6" (packed)
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions -  powder with granular
                  Km Open - 50
                  Km Tracked - 45 
  •               Remarks - Outer Loop of Ladies 5km still a bit rough.

  •      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 -  6" (packed)   
                  Inches New Snow - 
                  Surface Conditions -  powder with granular
                  Km Open - 20
                  Km Tracked - 5
                  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 -      
                  Inches New Snow - 
                  Surface Conditions -  
                  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 -  4" (packed)   
                  Inches New Snow - 
  •               Surface Conditions - powder with 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 - 4-6" (packed)
                        Inches New Snow -  
                       Surface Conditions - powder
                       Km Open - 20
                       Km Tracked - 
                       Remarks - All loops open. 15" inches off trail depth

               Dewey Mountain - Saranac  Lake
            13 km of trails, open daily (including nights until 7PM Tue. - Fri.), rentals, 891-2697         http://www.deweymountain.com
                        Base Depth - 5" (packed)
                        Inches New Snow - 
                        Surface conditions -  powder and granular
                        Km Open -  13
                        Km Tracked - 
                        Remarks -  Upper trails still have thin cover.


                 Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
             10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course 
             http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com
                          All trails packed.  No set track.  Traditional Lumberjack Scramble Saturday, 2/6, 10 AM
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Conditions 2/15/13

2/15/2013

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:   While we generally picked up 12-15 inches of very light snow in the Lake Placid area last Friday, there was a surprising amount of "shadowing" - in particular with less snow falling at ADK Loj and the approaches to the High Peaks.  This week's warmer daytime temperatures did not significantly diminish the snow, but there is now a light crust on the unbroken areas, and packed areas are a bit slick.  Fortunately, intermittent flurries today and into Saturday should put a softer surface on the snow for the weekend.  Colder Saturday and Sunday with daytime temperatures only barely reaching 20 each day.  No significant new snow in the forecast for next week, but temperatures, while warming from the weekend will remain at or below freezing, so no change in conditions in the offing.
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
  •               Base Depth - 10-20 inches
  •               Surface Conditions - powder and crust
  •               Km Open - 50
                  Remarks -  Entire trail skiable and major sections have been broken out. Caution still required on downhills as are still some hazards not fully covered.

    BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                  Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 32"
                  Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4-1/2 feet 
                  Surface Conditions:  powder with underlying frozen granular
                  Remarks: As noted above, the extreme shadowing resulted in only 4" of new snow last week at ADK Loj.  Hiking trail not really skiable, so the truck trail is definitely the best ski approach to Marcy Dam.  Even so, some rocks still showing on the truck trail - especially on one corner not quite a mile from the register.  Still some rocks to dodge from Marcy Dam to Avalanche Camp, but after that Avalanche Pass is in good shape.  Some rough spots between Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden.  Calamity Brook trail skiable with a few tricky crossings of small streams.  Northside Trail to Johns Brook Lodge passable on skis, but not recommended due to numerous rocks and roots still showing. 
    Skis and snowshoes definitely required in the High Peaks Wilderness Area and needed elsewhere.  
  • Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.
  • Lake ice generally safe and slush free, although care is needed at the outlet of Avalanche Lake.  Lake surfaces rough and bumpy due to drifting.
  • All other popular tours (Connery Pond, Hays Brook, Raquette Falls, Fish Pond, Newcomb Lake, Moose Pond, Ausable Lake Road) in good shape.  Whiteface Highway reported to be very thin for about half its length due to the wind.  Especially thin or even bare above the Lake Placid Turn.  



  • 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 -  6" (packed)
                  Inches New Snow -
                  Surface Conditions -  powder with granular
                  Km Open - 50
                  Km Tracked - 45 
  •               Remarks - Outer Loop of Ladies 5km still a bit rough.

  •      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 -  6" (packed)   
                  Inches New Snow - 
                  Surface Conditions -  powder with granular
                  Km Open - 20
                  Km Tracked - 5
                  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 -      
                  Inches New Snow - 
                  Surface Conditions -  
                  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 -  4" (packed)   
                  Inches New Snow - 
  •               Surface Conditions - 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 - 4-6" (packed)
                        Inches New Snow -  2
                       Surface Conditions - powder
                       Km Open - 20
                       Km Tracked - 
                       Remarks - All loops open. 15" inches off trail depth

               Dewey Mountain - Saranac  Lake
            13 km of trails, open daily (including nights until 7PM Tue. - Fri.), rentals, 891-2697         http://www.deweymountain.com
                        Base Depth - 5" (packed)
                        Inches New Snow - 1
                        Surface conditions -  powder
                        Km Open -  13
                        Km Tracked - 
                        Remarks -  Upper trails still have thin cover.


                 Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
             10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course 
             http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com
                          All trails packed.  No set track.  Traditional Lumberjack Scramble Saturday, 2/6, 10 AM
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