- 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.
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- JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
- Base Depth - 8-10"
- Surface Conditions - powder
- 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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