If you didn't manage to grab the brief window last weekend, it looks as though you'll have to wait a while longer. Warmer weather and rain this past week took care of the early snow. There is some hope for some snow at higher elevations on Saturday night, but no guarantees just how high. So drive over to the Whiteface Highway on Sunday to take a look, but we won't be able to provide a report in advance. Any snow will be plowed off on Monday with next week again predicted to be slightly above average temperatures and more rain.
As long as it is only "slightly" above average temperatures and precipitating as we get to the "real" winter it could mean a good season, but that's just a dream at the moment. For now, take a hike, stay in shape, and be ready for the next time we can report some skiing.
UPDATE: 4 PM SATURDAY 11/3: Snow not quite accumulating on the Whiteface Highway at the toll house, but probably is accumulating within 1/2 mile. High winds tonight will determine where any additional snow actually accumulates, but it also appears that the snow producing weather is moving on.
No report tomorrow since I and most other BETA volunteers will be working on blowdown removal and drainage cleaning on the Old Mountain Road section of the Jackrabbit Trail. Never particularly "exciting" work like building a new trail, but essential to preserve what we have. Hope you will consider joining us at the leisurely hour of 10 Amon Sunday, 11/4, at the bottom of Mountain Lane just off Rt. 73 about equidistant between Cascade X-C Ski Center and the entrance to Mt. Van Hoevenberg.
As long as it is only "slightly" above average temperatures and precipitating as we get to the "real" winter it could mean a good season, but that's just a dream at the moment. For now, take a hike, stay in shape, and be ready for the next time we can report some skiing.
UPDATE: 4 PM SATURDAY 11/3: Snow not quite accumulating on the Whiteface Highway at the toll house, but probably is accumulating within 1/2 mile. High winds tonight will determine where any additional snow actually accumulates, but it also appears that the snow producing weather is moving on.
No report tomorrow since I and most other BETA volunteers will be working on blowdown removal and drainage cleaning on the Old Mountain Road section of the Jackrabbit Trail. Never particularly "exciting" work like building a new trail, but essential to preserve what we have. Hope you will consider joining us at the leisurely hour of 10 Amon Sunday, 11/4, at the bottom of Mountain Lane just off Rt. 73 about equidistant between Cascade X-C Ski Center and the entrance to Mt. Van Hoevenberg.
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