Jackrabbit Ski Trail
Connect!
  • Home
  • Map&Descriptions
  • Conditions
  • History

Conditions 3/26/18

3/26/2018

2 Comments

 
Update 3/29/18

Temperatures did warm up finally this past week, but there is still plenty of snow - both to ski on and the require the use of skis or snowshoes on almost any backcountry trail. The threat of rain has been repeatedly put back, but we're finally getting some rain on Thursday evening. Continued warm on Friday, but Saturday will be the beginning of a bit of a cooling trend that will last into next week.  Daytime highs only in the 30s and below freezing at night.       

3/26 intro:
After another great weekend of skiing with cooler than normal temperatures, we're expecting warmer conditions this week with rain likely on Tuesday and Wednesday and temperatures in the low 50s. (Hey, it's late March, so what do you expect.) A bit cooler with less chance of rain later in the week.   Given the base that has built up in the past few weeks, the skiing will still be good this weekend.  It will, however, be full "spring conditions" - i.e. hard and fast in the morning grading to soft in the afternoon except on the well-shaded northern exposures. 

     It's been another "up and down" season to report on.  If you have appreciated these reports, please consider a donation to BETA - contact info available elsewhere on this site.  As the spring thaw progresses, we will not be updating as often as we did during the winter season, but you "die-hards" probably know pretty much what to expect on a day-to-day basis.

      FOR THOSE LOOKING TO CLIMB ANY OF THE HIGH PEAKS IN APRIL, SKIS OR SNOWSHOES WILL BE REQUIRED UNTIL PROBABLY THE END OF THE MONTH AS THE 5-6 FEET OF SNOW THERE ISN'T GOING TO MELT ANYTIME SOON!  

     Next update Thursday or Friday when we have a better idea of the weekend weather and which ski areas will be closing after the weekend. 



  • JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS​ ​
Base depth:  8-18"
  •  Surface Conditions:  Spring surfaces.
  •  Km Open - 50
  •  Remarks -  All sections skiable.  Longer stretches in the woods will survive through the week.  Open areas may not. 

  • BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS         
  • Snow depth at Lake Colden: 45"
  • Snow depth at 4,000 feet 5-6 feet 
  • Hiking trail from Adirondak Loj skiable but hard packed.
  • Avalanche Pass in good condition.
  • Marcy and Wright Peak also finally now in good condition. 
      • All of the  truck trail skis (Connery Pond, Hays Brook, Fish Pond, etc.) are of course now fully skiable
      • Lake Colden and Avalanche Lake crossable, but  inlets or outlets will still require attention.
      • Whiteface Highway - Still being plowed
      • Keene Valley/Garden Parking - Again skiable but going fast on the south-facing slopes.
      • Lake Road to Lower Ausable Lake: Snowmobile traffic has resumed - at least briefly.  Road plowed for about 100 yards past the gate, then perfect cover.
      • ___________________________________________________________________
        • 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 (packed) - 6-10" 
          •               Off track snow depth - 8-16"
                          Inches New Snow - 
                          Surface Conditions - Groomed spring surfaces
                          Km Open - 50
                         Km Tracked 50
          •               Remarks - No word on the Van Ho conditions page on when they will close.  Could still be after this weekend.
          •      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(packed) - 3-5" 
          •               Off track snow depth - 5-8"
                          Inches New Snow - 
                          Surface Conditions - Spring surfaces 
                          Km Open - 20
                          Km Tracked - 15
                          Remarks - Closed after this weekend
          • Paul Smith's VIC: www.trailhub.org/trail/generatepdf?orgid=TXpFMA==&actid=TVRVPQ==
        •            30 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, 
                                 Base Depth (packed) - 12"
        •                        Off track snow depth:  18"
                                  Inches New Snow: 
                                 Surface Conditions - Spring surfaces  
                                 Km Open - 30
                                 Km Tracked - 
                                 
        •                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 (packed) - 5"
                                  Inches New Snow - 
                                  Surface conditions - Spring surfaces 
                                  Km Open -13
        •                         Km Tracked 
                                  Remarks -  

                           Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
                      All trails open and groomed 
                       http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com



2 Comments
Dan
3/26/2018 09:09:28 am

Thank you for another great season of updates! Even if the weather was inconsistent, your dedication to the trail, site, skiers and readers was and continues to be unwavering.

Reply
Nolan link
12/30/2020 10:03:39 am

Very nice ppost

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Trail Conditions

    Trail conditions are updated frequently during the season, but always check local weather conditions as well before departing on your trip.

    Picture
    CHECK OUT THE NEW WINTER TRAILS MAP FROM
    GREEN GOAT MAPS
    Click Image Above to Buy Online!

    LOCAL INFORMATION
    (see links below)

    Lodging
    ​Adirondak Loj 
    Adirondack Rock and River 
    Cadence Lodge at Whiteface
    Cascade X-C Ski Bunkroom  
    Quality Inn on Lake Placid

    Crowne Plaza Resort
    High Peaks Resort
    Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
    Keene Valley Lodge
    Lake House
    Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa
    Placid Bay Inn "On Lake Placid"
    Schulte's Family Lodge
    South Meadow Farm & Lodge
    T'Max & Topo's Hostel
    Trails End Inn
    Wildwood on the Lake

    Vacation Rentals
    Merrill L Thomas Real Estate

    Equipment Sales & Rentals
    High Peaks Cyclery Nordic Specialists
    The Mountaineer
    Cascade X-C Ski Center
    Placid Planet
    Cunningham's Ski Barn

    Food & Drink
    ​Green Goddess Natural Foods Market
    Lake Placid Pub & Brewery

    Liquids & Solids at the Handlebar
    Mr. Mikes Pizza
    ​Nori's Village Market
    ​Origin Coffee Co. 

    Simply Gourmet

    Groomed X-C Skiing
    Cascade X-C Ski Center
    Dewey Mountain
    Mt. Van Hoevenberg
    ​Paul Smith's College VIC


    Guide Services
    Adirondack Rock and River 
    ​
    Eastern Mountain Sports
    High Peaks Cyclery Nordic Specialists

    Local Publications
    Adirondack Almanack
    ​Adirondack Explorer
    ​LOCALadk



    Archives

    November 2019
    October 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.