Ski Forecast
Latest Conditions & Forecast Discussion
As of Monday, January 20th
With a nice fresh coating of snow across the mountains (3-6") and plenty of cold air to be had for a few days and more nights, the slopes are continuing to get back to good skiing form.
Another storm is in the forecast for the upcoming weekend, but details are elusive as yet. Stay tuned.
**Always a good idea to call ahead to your mountain of choice to verify their conditions and status**
Ski New York
Catskills - A nice reset with the weekend snow and plenty of cold air for snowmaking. Mountains are reporting a 1-2' base with many open runs.
Hunter is running 10 lifts for 44 trails, while Windham has 10 lifts for 31 trails
Adirondacks - After last weekend's rain and mild temperatures, a fantastic snow recovery has happened and will continue to be built upon.
Gore is running 13 lifts for 58 trails with 83% of its terrain open
Whiteface is on a 16-26" base with 10 lifts for 58 trails.
Maple Ski Ridge and West Mountain are open
West has its Snowfest on Saturday
Other mountains are open as well:
Ski Vermont
Vermont has also recovered nicely wtih 17 mountains open from Mount Snow to Jay Peak.
Reports vary from ski are to ski area, but plenty of terrain is open with a 1-4' base.
Here is a handy list with mountains, conditions, trails and lifts.
Ski Massachusetts
Ski Butternut is 100% open with 10 lifts and 22 runs on a 20-28" base.
Jiminy Peak (8 lifts, 39 runs) is operating on a 1-3' base.
Berkshire East is reporting 26 trails, 3 lifts, Bousquet Mountain has re-opened with 5 lifts and 23 runs.
Catamount Mountain (25 trails, 7 lifts) is open on a 1-2' base.
How About Cross Country Skiing?
XC skiers, this weekend's snow was a good start and with cold air in place through mid-week, you'll be able to hit the trails on a little base.
Albany.com's article on Cross-Country Skiing Hotspots in the Capital Region has some great suggestions that are not far away in any direction.
Your Lakes & Camping Weekend Forecast
If you need a forecast, just let me know for where and when!
Email me, jason@jasonsweather.com
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