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Conditions 12/31/2013

12/31/2013

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  • INTRODUCTORY REMARKS 
  • Sunday's forecast called for 3" of new snow followed by rapidly falling temperatures.  Unfortunately, only one part of that forecast came true - the falling temperatures.  We did get a dusting to an inch, but not enough to change overall conditions.  There is still a thin,icy base in most area with a dusting of powder on top.  Temperatures will be well below normal for most of the week before recovering to highs of 15 on Saturday.  We may get a bit of new snow Tuesday night and into Wednesday, but now there is the possibility of some additional snow on Thursday into Friday.  This second chance will be the edges of a coastal storm.  So no reliable predictions at the moment, but we could be back to good conditions
  • Garnet Hill, Lapland Lake, the free BREIA trails in Booneville, and Osceola Tug Hill are still reporting enough snow for skiing, and definitely the southwest Adirondacks had enough from the lake effect to not have melted down.  Nevertheless, surface conditions will be poor - hence the best skiing will be at those groomed centers.     
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
    •               Base Depth - 2"
    •               Surface Conditions - dust on crust       
                           Km Open - 
                     Remarks -  Flatter sections such as the Peninsula skiable. River Rd. to Rt. 86 has been skied, but cover is very thin under any fir trees.

      BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                    Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 6"
                    Snow Depth at 4,000 feet:  8-10" (estimated)
                    Surface Conditions: Crust with a few inches or so of powder on top.
                    Remarks:    Newcomb is back up to 5" and the gentle terrain of the road to Newcomb Lake is now definitely skiable. Skis or snowshoes no longer required, but micospikes or crampons will be practically
       mandatory right from the parking lot.  Lake Colden did pick up 4" of very light snow, but that has settled back down so virtually no net gain in snow depth.  Better surfaces for skiing however once one gets to the lake.

            In addition to Newcomb Lake Road, not many of the early season favorites are a sure bet   at the moment.  The Hays Brook and Fish Pond Truck Trails have cover, but many blowdowns from the icing event before Christmas.  No report on Raquette Falls, but likely not quite enough cover yet.  Ausable Lake Road has an inch or so of fluff on an icy base.  Likewise, Marcy Dam Truck Trail is fluff on crust with rocks that must be dodged.  
      Ice on Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden and all other smaller bodies of water safe to cross,  just be very careful around inlets or outlets (report of one mishap at Avalanche Lake outlet). Unbridged streams have mostly "gone out" and may be difficult to cross unless they have refrozen, but Opalescent River close to being crossable in Flowed Lands, so another night of cold weather should solve that problem.

               Definitely be prepared for full winter weather conditions on any bare summit. 
    __________________________________________________________________________
      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 -  3
                      Inches New Snow - 1
                      Surface Conditions -  powder on crust
                      Km Open - 8
                      Km Tracked -  1
      •               Remarks - One km of man-made  has track set and good skiing.  Additional flatter terrain open but with cautions about some rocks and other obstacles not fully covered.  
      • There is good skiing at the Intervale Jumping Complex on man-made snow from 12:00-4:00 daily. $10 trail fee for both areas.

      •      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 -   3
                      Inches New Snow - 1
                      Surface Conditions - powder on crust
                      Km Open - 5
                      Km Tracked - 
                      Remarks - Ski shop and bar open daily.  

                 Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
      •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (except holiday weeks)  rentals, 518-523-2551,
      • www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                      Base Depth -  
                      Inches New Snow - 
      •               Surface Conditions -  
                      Km Open -  
                      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 - powder on crust
                             Km Open - 12
                             Km Tracked - 
                             Remarks - Flatter, bark-surfaced trails now offer  good conditions. Other trails quite skiable.  Likely the best skiing in the area.

                     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 
                              Inches New Snow - 
                              Surface conditions - 
                              Km Open - 
                              Km Tracked - 
                              Remarks -  Closed until conditions improve

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

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Conditions 12/30/2013

12/30/2013

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  • INTRODUCTORY REMARKS 
  • Sunday's forecast called for 3" of new snow followed by rapidly falling temperatures.  Unfortunately, only one part of that forecast came true - the falling temperatures.  We did get a dusting to an inch, but not enough to change overall conditions.  There is still a thin,icy base in most area with a dusting of powder on top.  Temperatures will be well below normal for most of the week before recovering to highs of 15 on Friday and 20 on Saturday.  
  • Garnet Hill, Lapland Lake, the free BREIA trails in Booneville, and Osceola Tug Hill are still reporting enough snow for skiing, and definitely the southwest Adirondacks had enough from the lake effect to not have melted down.  Nevertheless, surface conditions will be poor - hence the best skiing will be at those groomed centers.     
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
    •               Base Depth - 2"
    •               Surface Conditions - dust on crust       
                           Km Open - 
                     Remarks -  Flatter sections such as the Peninsula skiable. River Rd. to Rt. 86 has been skied, but cover is very thin under any fir trees.

      BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                    Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 6"
                    Snow Depth at 4,000 feet:  8-10" (estimated)
                    Surface Conditions: Crust with a few inches or so of powder on top.
                    Remarks:    Newcomb is back up to 5" and the gentle terrain of the road to Newcomb Lake is now definitely skiable. Skis or snowshoes no longer required, but micospikes or crampons will be practically
       mandatory right from the parking lot.  Lake Colden did pick up 4" of very light snow, but that has settled back down so virtually no net gain in snow depth.  Better surfaces for skiing however once one gets to the lake.

            In addition to Newcomb Lake Road, not many of the early season favorites are a sure bet   at the moment.  The Hays Brook and Fish Pond Truck Trails have cover, but many blowdowns from the icing event before Christmas.  No report on Raquette Falls, but likely not quite enough cover yet.  Ausable Lake Road has an inch or so of fluff on an icy base.  Likewise, Marcy Dam Truck Trail is fluff on crust with rocks that must be dodged.  
      Ice on Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden and all other smaller bodies of water safe to cross,  just be very careful around inlets or outlets (report of one mishap at Avalanche Lake outlet). Unbridged streams have mostly "gone out" and may be difficult to cross unless they have refrozen, but Opalescent River close to being crossable in Flowed Lands, so another night of cold weather should solve that problem.

               Definitely be prepared for full winter weather conditions on any bare summit. 
    __________________________________________________________________________
      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 -  3
                      Inches New Snow - 1
                      Surface Conditions -  powder on crust
                      Km Open - 8
                      Km Tracked -  1
      •               Remarks - One km of man-made  has track set and good skiing.  Additional flatter terrain open but with cautions about some rocks and other obstacles not fully covered.  
      • There is good skiing at the Intervale Jumping Complex on man-made snow from 12:00-4:00 daily. $10 trail fee for both areas.

      •      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 -   3
                      Inches New Snow - 1
                      Surface Conditions - powder on crust
                      Km Open - 5
                      Km Tracked - 
                      Remarks - Ski shop and bar open daily.  

                 Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
      •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (except holiday weeks)  rentals, 518-523-2551,
      • www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                      Base Depth -  
                      Inches New Snow - 
      •               Surface Conditions -  
                      Km Open -  
                      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 - powder on crust
                             Km Open - 12
                             Km Tracked - 
                             Remarks - Flatter, bark-surfaced trails now offer  good conditions. Other trails quite skiable.  Likely the best skiing in the area.

                     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 
                              Inches New Snow - 
                              Surface conditions - 
                              Km Open - 
                              Km Tracked - 
                              Remarks -  Closed until conditions improve

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


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Conditions 12/29/2013

12/29/2013

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  • INTRODUCTORY REMARKS 
  • Icy conditions abound with various depths of snow from zero to a few inches. The rains from before Christmas have left much of the area with minimal skiing.  Two inches of light snow Friday afternoon covered some of the ice to make certain areas available for hardy skiers, but caution is recommended.  Sunday afternoon will see some more precipitation, starting as light rain, but quickly grading to snow with 1-3" possible by Monday morning.  Then more light snow Monday before the temperature drops to well below normal for the rest of next week, rising back only to 15 for a high on Friday.
  • With these conditions, best bet Sunday may be to watch the Olympic tryouts for ski jumping at 1:30 PM on NBC on Sunday afternoon.  Historic as this is the first Olympics where women's ski jumping will be a medal event.
  • Garnet Hill, Lapland Lake and Osceola Tug Hill are still reporting enough snow for skiing, and definitely the southwest Adirondacks had enough from the lake effect to not have melted down.  Nevertheless, surface conditions will be poor - hence the best skiing will be at those groomed centers.     
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
    •               Base Depth - 2"
    •               Surface Conditions - dust on crust       
                           Km Open - 
                     Remarks -  Flatter sections such as the Peninsula skiable. River Rd. to Rt. 86 has been skied, but cover is very thin under any fir trees.

      BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                    Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 6"
                    Snow Depth at 4,000 feet:  8-10" (estimated)
                    Surface Conditions: Crust with a few inches or so of powder on top.
                    Remarks:    No backcountry route can be recommended, although Newcomb is back up to 5" and the gentle terrain of the road to Newcomb Lake will be skiable. Skis or snowshoes no longer required, but micospikes or crampons will be practically
       mandatory right from the parking lot.  Lake Colden did pick up 4" of very light snow, but that has settled back down so virtually no net gain in snow depth.  Better surfaces for skiing however once one gets to the lake.

            In addition to Newcomb Lake Road, not many of the early season favorites are a sure bet   at the moment.  The Hays Brook and Fish Pond Truck Trails have cover, but many blowdowns from the icing event before Christmas.  No report on Raquette Falls, but likely not quite enough cover yet.  Ausable Lake Road has an inch or so of fluff on an icy base.  Likewise, Marcy Dam Truck Trail is fluff on crust with rocks that must be dodged.  
      Ice on Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden and all other smaller bodies of water safe to cross,  just be very careful around inlets or outlets (report of one mishap at Avalanche Lake outlet). Unbridged streams have mostly "gone out" and may be difficult to cross unless they have refrozen, but Opalescent River close to being crossable in Flowed Lands, so another night of cold weather should solve that problem.

            
         Definitely be prepared for full winter weather conditions on any bare summit. 
    __________________________________________________________________________
      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 -  3
                      Inches New Snow - 1
                      Surface Conditions -  powder on crust
                      Km Open - 8
                      Km Tracked -  1
      •               Remarks - One km of man-made  has track set and good skiing.  Additional flatter terrain open but with cautions about some rocks and other obstacles not fully covered.  
      • There is good skiing at the Intervale Jumping Complex on man-made snow from 12:00-4:00 daily. $10 trail fee for both areas.

      •      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 -   3
                      Inches New Snow - 1
                      Surface Conditions - powder on crust
                      Km Open - 5
                      Km Tracked - 
                      Remarks - Ski shop and bar open daily.  

                 Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
      •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (except holiday weeks)  rentals, 518-523-2551,
      • www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                      Base Depth -  
                      Inches New Snow - 
      •               Surface Conditions -  
                      Km Open -  
                      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 - powder on crust
                             Km Open - 12
                             Km Tracked - 
                             Remarks - Flatter, bark-surfaced trails now offer  good conditions. Other trails quite skiable.  Likely the best skiing in the area.

                     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 
                              Inches New Snow - 
                              Surface conditions - 
                              Km Open - 
                              Km Tracked - 
                              Remarks -  Closed until conditions improve

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

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Conditions 12/28/2013

12/28/2013

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  • INTRODUCTORY REMARKS 
  • Icy conditions abound with various depths of snow from zero to a few inches. The rains from before Christmas have left much of the area with minimal skiing.  Two inches of light snow Friday afternoon covered some of the ice to make certain areas available for hardy skiers, but caution is recommended.  Chance of some more light snow Saturday and Sunday, although it could be a mix on Sunday afternoon.  Then more light snow Monday before the temperature drops to well below normal for the rest of next week. 
  • With these conditions, best bet may be to watch the Olympic tryouts for ski jumping at 1:30 PM on NBC on Sunday afternoon.  Historic as this is the first Olympics where women's ski jumping will be a medal event.
  • Garnet Hill, Lapland Lake and Osceola Tug Hill are still reporting enough snow for skiing, and definitely the southwest Adirondacks had enough from the lake effect to not have melted down.  Nevertheless, surface conditions will be poor - hence the best skiing will be at those groomed centers.     
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
    •               Base Depth - 2"
    •               Surface Conditions - dust on crust       
                           Km Open - 
                     Remarks -  Flatter sections such as the Peninsula skiable.

      BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                    Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 6"
                    Snow Depth at 4,000 feet:  8-10" (estimated)
                    Surface Conditions: Crust with an inch or so of powder on top.
                    Remarks:    No backcountry route can be recommended, although Newcomb is back up to 5" and the gentle terrain of the road to Newcomb Lake will be skiable. Skis or snowshoes no longer required, but micospikes or crampons will be practically
       mandatory right from the parking lot.    
      Ice on Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden and all other smaller bodies of water safe to cross,  just be very careful around inlets or outlets. Unbridged streams have mostly "gone out" and may be difficult to cross unless they have refrozen.
         Definitely be prepared for full winter weather conditions on any bare summit. 
    __________________________________________________________________________
      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 -  2
                      Inches New Snow - 2
                      Surface Conditions -  powder on crust
                      Km Open - 15
                      Km Tracked -  1
      •               Remarks - One km of man-made  has track set and good skiing.  Additional flatter terrain open but with cautions about some rocks and other obstacles not fully covered.  
      • There is skiing at the Intervale Jumping Complex on man-made snow from 12:00-4:00 daily. $10 trail fee for both areas.

      •      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 -   
                      Inches New Snow - 
                      Surface Conditions - 
                      Km Open - 
                      Km Tracked - 
                      Remarks - Ski shop and bar open daily.  

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

                 Paul Smith's VIC:
                 15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                             Base Depth - 6"
                              Inches New Snow -  1
                             Surface Conditions - powder on crust
                             Km Open - 10
                             Km Tracked - 
                             Remarks - Flatter, bark-surfaced trails offer reasonably good conditions.

                     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 
                              Inches New Snow - 
                              Surface conditions - 
                              Km Open - 
                              Km Tracked - 
                              Remarks -  Closed until conditions improve

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


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Conditions:  12/27/2013

12/27/2013

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  • INTRODUCTORY REMARKS 
  • Icy conditions abound with various depths of snow from zero to a few inches. The rains from before Christmas have left much of the area with minimal skiing.  Two inches of lights snow this afternoon have covered some of the ice to make certain areas available for hardy skiers, but caution is recommended.
  • Garnet Hill, Lapland Lake and Osceola Tug Hill are still reporting enough snow for skiing, and definitely the southwest Adirondacks had enough from the lake effect to not have melted down.  Nevertheless, surface conditions will be poor - hence the best skiing will be at those groomed centers.     
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
    •               Base Depth - 2"
    •               Surface Conditions -   slush grading to crust       
                           Km Open - 
                     Remarks -  No section can be recommended as of Monday

      BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                    Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 6"
                    Snow Depth at 4,000 feet:  8-10" (estimated)
                    Surface Conditions: slush grading to crust as the temperature drops.
                    Remarks:    No backcountry route can be recommended.  Ski or snowshoes no longer required, but micospikes or crampons will be practically
       mandatory right from the parking lot once the temperature drops.   
      Ice on Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden not safe to cross as of Monday, but once the temperature drops it will be - just be very careful around inlets or outlets. Unbridged streams have mostly "gone out" and may be difficult to cross until they refreeze.
         Definitely be prepared for full winter weather conditions on any bare summit. 
    __________________________________________________________________________
      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 -  2
                      Inches New Snow - 2
                      Surface Conditions -  slush and grass
                      Km Open - 
                      Km Tracked -  
      •               Remarks - The web cam of the x-c stadium looks much like the web cam for both the Herb Brook Arena and the speed skating oval. 
      • There is skiing at the Intervale Jumping Complex on man-made snow from 12:00-4:00 daily

      •      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 -   
                      Inches New Snow - 
                      Surface Conditions - 
                      Km Open - 
                      Km Tracked - 
                      Remarks - Ski shop and bar open daily. Restaurant expected to open next week. 

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

                 Paul Smith's VIC:
                 15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                             Base Depth - 
                              Inches New Snow -  
                             Surface Conditions - 
                             Km Open - 
                             Km Tracked - 
                             Remarks - No trails open.  Severe icing has brought down many trees and limbs

                     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 
                              Inches New Snow - 
                              Surface conditions - 
                              Km Open - 
                              Km Tracked - 
                              Remarks -  Upper trails ungroomed

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

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Conditions 12/23/2013

12/23/2013

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  • INTRODUCTORY REMARKS 
  • After a weekend of truly extreme contrasts of temperatures and conditions, we're adjusting to the reality that there is not much good to report for Christmas week.  Temperatures remained in the 40s in the Lake Placid area for much of the weekend, so most of the nice snow from a week ago is now gone.  We do have some base left, but once the temperature drops it will be icy; and there is no significant snow in the current forecast to cover it up.  
  • Temperatures will fall rapidly starting Monday afternoon and be below zero Christmas morning before rising to seasonal normals by the end of the week.
  • Garnet Hill, Lapland Lake and Osceola Tug Hill are still reporting enough snow for skiing, and definitely the southwest Adirondacks had enough from the lake effect to not have melted down.  Nevertheless, surface conditions will be poor - hence the best skiing will be at those groomed centers.     
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
    •               Base Depth - 2"
    •               Surface Conditions -   slush grading to crust       
                           Km Open - 
                     Remarks -  No section can be recommended as of Monday

      BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                    Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 6"
                    Snow Depth at 4,000 feet:  8-10" (estimated)
                    Surface Conditions: slush grading to crust as the temperature drops.
                    Remarks:    No backcountry route can be recommended.  Ski or snowshoes no longer required, but micospikes or crampons will be practically
       mandatory right from the parking lot once the temperature drops.   
      Ice on Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden not safe to cross as of Monday, but once the temperature drops it will be - just be very careful around inlets or outlets. Unbridged streams have mostly "gone out" and may be difficult to cross until they refreeze.
         Definitely be prepared for full winter weather conditions on any bare summit. 
    __________________________________________________________________________
      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 -  2
                      Inches New Snow - 2
                      Surface Conditions -  slush and grass
                      Km Open - 
                      Km Tracked -  
      •               Remarks - The web cam of the x-c stadium looks much like the web cam for both the Herb Brook Arena and the speed skating oval. 

      •      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 -   
                      Inches New Snow - 
                      Surface Conditions - 
                      Km Open - 
                      Km Tracked - 
                      Remarks - Ski shop and bar open daily. Restaurant expected to open next week. 

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

                 Paul Smith's VIC:
                 15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                             Base Depth - 
                              Inches New Snow -  
                             Surface Conditions - 
                             Km Open - 
                             Km Tracked - 
                             Remarks - No trails open.  Severe icing has brought down many trees and limbs

                     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 
                              Inches New Snow - 
                              Surface conditions - 
                              Km Open - 
                              Km Tracked - 
                              Remarks -  Upper trails ungroomed

                       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 open as of last Sunday.  Still thin cover.
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Conditions 12/22/13

12/22/2013

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Saturday was warm and rainy across most of the Lake Placid/High Peaks region.  The major icing was further north. The result is that all x-c centers (Van Ho, Cascade, Paul Smiths) are now closed, and there's not much in between that can be recommended.  Newcomb still has about 3" of the foot that they had as of Friday, so the road to Newcomb Lake should still be skiable.  Otherwise, not much.

We do expect some additional rain on Sunday, after which it will cool off, but still no significant new snow in sight.  A week ago it looked as though we were off to the best start in years, but ….
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Conditions 12/21/13

12/21/2013

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Saturday morning has dawned with an amazing range of temperatures and conditions.  The good news seems to be that the Lake Placid - Saranac Lake - High Peaks area will miss most of the severe icing.  The bad news is that temperatures are in the 40s with some rain, so by Sunday afternoon we will have lost much of the snow that we had.  It also does not appear we will get much new snow as this weather system exits.  Temperatures will cool as of Monday and be below zero Tuesday night before warming to seasonal normals by the end of the week with a chance of some light snow.  

Given that conditions are changing so rapidly, no full report until Monday when the storm has passed.  In the meantime, think of the irony of the Saranac Lake Ultra Sixer challenge.  The first day for the summer challenge was Memorial Day when participants had to deal with over a foot of snow.  On the first day of the winter challenge by contrast, rain is the main problem.  
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Conditions 12/19/2013

12/19/2013

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  • INTRODUCTORY REMARKS 
  • No significant new snow since we picked up 8-12" of light snow last weekend.  Given that there was very little base underneath, the skiing is still a bit rough in places.  Temperatures have moderated, but precipitation Friday and Saturday will still be of the frozen kind.  Any mention of the "R word" has been pushed back to Sunday, but it doesn't appear to be an extended thaw with some new snow predicted early next week. Next update on Saturday, 12/21, when we have a better (maybe worse) idea of the coming weather.
  •     
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
    •               Base Depth - 8-10"
    •               Surface Conditions -   powder         
                           Km Open - 50
                     Remarks -  Enough new snow that the entire trail is skiable.  The snow is light and there isn't much base underneath, so caution is still advised on any downhills as there are still rocks lurking below the smooth white surface.

      BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                    Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 20"
                    Snow Depth at 4,000 feet:  24-30" (estimated)
                    Surface Conditions: powder
                    Remarks:    Marcy Dam Truck Trail now very skiable, although there are still a few rocks that must be avoided.  Trail from Marcy Dam to Avalanche Camp still very rough and not yet recommended although Avalanche Pass is skiable.  Hiking trail from ADK Loj not yet recommended.  Whiteface Highway again skiable as it is was not plowed after this latest snow.   
            Otherwise, all of the early season favorites (Hays Brook, Fish Pond, Raquette Falls, Newcomb Lake, Ausable Lake Road, and Connery Pond are definitely skiable, if still thin.  
            Meadow Lane is still open but is no longer drivable.  The winter barriers will likely be placed later this week.  
            Ice on Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden safe to cross as is the ice on all smaller bodies of water.  Snowshoes or skis now required for all travel in the High Peaks and definitely needed elsewhere.  Traction aids - preferably crampons - may still needed for any steep trail at any elevation.  The snow is very soft, so trail breaking will be slow and difficult.
         Definitely be prepared for full winter weather conditions on any bare summit. 
    __________________________________________________________________________
      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 -  7(packed)
                      Inches New Snow - 2
                      Surface Conditions -  powder
                      Km Open - 50
                      Km Tracked -  45
      •               Remarks -  Track set on all but Big Rock and Hi-Notch. 

      •      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
                      Km Open - 10
                      Km Tracked - 5
                      Remarks - Ski shop and restaurant open daily. 

                 Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
      •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (except holiday weeks)  rentals, 518-523-2551,
      • www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                      Base Depth -  5'
                      Inches New Snow - 2
      •               Surface Conditions -  powder
                      Km Open -  10
                      Km Tracked - 
                      Remarks - Opening for the season Saturday, 12/21.  Open daily through 1/5/14 - conditions permitting.

                 Paul Smith's VIC:
                 15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                             Base Depth - 3-4"
                              Inches New Snow -  2
                             Surface Conditions - powder
                             Km Open - 20
                             Km Tracked - 
                             Remarks - All trail packed.  A few rough spots, but generally good conditions.

                     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 - 4" (packed)
                              Inches New Snow - 1
                              Surface conditions - powder
                              Km Open - Lower trails packed, no track set
                              Km Tracked - 
                              Remarks -  Upper trails ungroomed

                       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 open as of last Sunday.  Still thin cover.
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Conditions 12/16/13

12/16/2013

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  • INTRODUCTORY REMARKS 
  • We have picked up 8-12" of light snow between Saturday and Sunday.  Given that there was very little base underneath, the skiing is still a bit rough in places.  Settling this week plus some new snow Tuesday will continue to improve conditions. Temperatures through Tuesday will be chilly with nighttime temps below zero and daytime temps only in the low teens.  After that, daytime temps rise into the 20s Wednesday and Thursday and then briefly to the 30s on Friday. Some mention of the "R word" on Friday but then back to snow by next Saturday.  Next update on Thursday, 12/19 when we have a better idea of the weekend weather.
  •     
  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
    •               Base Depth - 8-10"
    •               Surface Conditions -   powder         
                           Km Open - 50
                     Remarks -  Enough new snow that the entire trail is skiable.  The snow is light and there isn't much base underneath, so caution is still advised on any downhills as there are still rocks lurking below the smooth white surface.

      BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                    Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 20"
                    Snow Depth at 4,000 feet:  24-30" (estimated)
                    Surface Conditions: powder
                    Remarks:    Marcy Dam Truck Trail now very skiable, although there are still a few rocks that must be avoided.  Trail from Marcy Dam to Avalanche Camp still very rough and not yet recommended although Avalanche Pass is skiable.  Hiking trail from ADK Loj not yet recommended.  Whiteface Highway again skiable as it is was not plowed after this latest snow.   
            Otherwise, all of the early season favorites (Hays Brook, Fish Pond, Raquette Falls, Newcomb Lake, and Connery Pond are definitely skiable.  
            Meadow Lane is still open but is no longer drivable.  The winter barriers will likely be placed later this week.  
            Ice on Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden safe to cross as is the ice on all smaller bodies of water.  Snowshoes or skis now required for all travel in the High Peaks and definitely needed elsewhere.  Traction aids - preferably crampons - may still needed for any steep trail at any elevation.  The snow is very soft, so trail breaking will be slow and difficult.
         Definitely be prepared for full winter weather conditions on any bare summit. 
    __________________________________________________________________________
      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 - 8
                      Surface Conditions -  powder
                      Km Open - 50
                      Km Tracked -  45
      •               Remarks -  Track set on all but Big Rock and HI-Notch. 

      •      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 - 9
                      Surface Conditions - powder
                      Km Open - 10
                      Km Tracked - 5
                      Remarks - Ski shop open daily. 

                 Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
      •     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun.  rentals, 518-523-2551,
      • www.whitefaceclubresort.com
                      Base Depth -  2"
                      Inches New Snow - 9"
      •               Surface Conditions -  powder
                      Km Open -  
                      Km Tracked - 
                      Remarks -  Some grooming, but center not officially open

                 Paul Smith's VIC:
                 15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
                             Base Depth - 3-4"
                              Inches New Snow -  10
                             Surface Conditions - powder
                             Km Open - 20
                             Km Tracked - 
                             Remarks - All trail packed.  A few rough spots, but generally good conditions.

                     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 - 4" (packed)
                              Inches New Snow - 8
                              Surface conditions - powder
                              Km Open -  10
                              Km Tracked - 
                              Remarks -  Open and groomed

                       Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
                   10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course 
                   http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com
      Grooming commenced as of Friday,  Should have all trails packed and open by Sunday PM.
                                


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