Conditions 12/11/12

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: With the snow all gone as of last Tuesday and with just a little new snow on Monday night, we're still waiting ....  While it is cooler today, Tuesday, there is no snow in sight, and then it warms up to the mid-40s by Friday.  Some chance of snow on the coming weekend, but temperatures will be close to freezing and it therefore could be rain.  Next update on Friday, 12/14 when the weekend forecast is clearer. 

• JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
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  BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
                Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 1/2 inch of frozen rain
                Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: less than 6"
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                Remarks:    Despite the warm weather, there is still considerable ice on all the hiking trails, starting about 2,500 feet.  Traction aids will thus practically be mandatory for any ascents of the higher peaks. Less than six inches of snow at 4,000 feet, so snowshoes are not yet required.  Nevertheless, be prepared for winter conditions on the summits and remember that it is dark before 5 PM.  Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approac
  
  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 
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                Inches New Snow -
                Surface Conditions - powder
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       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
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       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
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       Whiteface Club Nordic Center:
•     10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
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           Paul Smith's VIC:
           15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
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