I am sure it's just a few die-hards who may actually check these conditions now, but here's a review of what has happened this past week. We've had rain, wind, and temperatures in the upper 40s and 50s in the valleys, which translates to a considerable amount of melting in the mountains below 2,500 feet. Above that elevation, there is still snow with at least 4-5 feet at 4,000 feet judging by there still being nearly 4 feet at Lake Colden. Skis or snowshoes are still required past Marcy Dam. Exactly where the Marcy trail becomes skiable right now is "personal preference", but definitely enough snow above the bridge over Phelps Brook (aka 50-meter bridge, but now more like 5-meter bridge) about 1.3 mi. past Marcy Dam.
Friday will be rainy with 60s in the valleys, and the rain will continue at least through Friday night, so more melting yet. Sunday will be clear and a bit cooler, followed by cooler mid-week.
The road to Newcomb Lake is reportedly still skiable all the way, but the few south-facing slopes could be bare by the end of the weekend. Next week we'll "sign off' with recommendations for appropriate mud season hikes, along of course with any late-season ski reports from Marcy or elsewhere. Happy Spring!
Friday will be rainy with 60s in the valleys, and the rain will continue at least through Friday night, so more melting yet. Sunday will be clear and a bit cooler, followed by cooler mid-week.
The road to Newcomb Lake is reportedly still skiable all the way, but the few south-facing slopes could be bare by the end of the weekend. Next week we'll "sign off' with recommendations for appropriate mud season hikes, along of course with any late-season ski reports from Marcy or elsewhere. Happy Spring!
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