Time for New Snow

The interior trails were ice with a 1/2" of dry snow on top on Sunday, just bad. I bumbed into a couple on snowshoes who were disgruntled with the conditions, but had enjoyed their walk while carrying the shoes anyway. What saved the day for me was skiing the forest edge along the road, from the parking lot east to the other gate, about a half mile run. I skied it probably four times down and back on decent snow, enough to cut into and make light tracks. The sun rarely hits this snow due to its northern exposure. It's rolling terrain. Made a fine time out, about 1 1/2hrs. It was cold when I left at 4pm, about 16.

The storm coming will put things back in shape.

Cold weather but fine snow

      I skied Rockwood today and the first thing I heard when I got out of my vehicle was a great report from another gentleman who had just finished skiing. He said, with a wide grin, “It’s as perfect for skiing here as I’ve ever seen it.” I knew right then I was in for a great afternoon. The snow was fine and dry and the ski tracks were nicely groomed by previous skiers. On the flip side, there are several large blowdowns across the trails which are slowing things up. But hey, the snowshoers, skiers, and walkers at Rockwood today had nice snow and a fine sunny day.

New Snow

Looking good out there. I hope to ski Rockwood this weekend. Maybe someone has a report; there must be over 18" in the woods now.

Fulton County -- Precipitation Reports
Town	Amount	Type	Since	On
Broadalbin	1.50"	Snow	7:00:00 AM	1/4/2013
Caroga Lake	2.00"	Snow	5:00:00 AM	1/4/2013
Fish House	1.50"	Snow	5:00:00 AM	1/4/2013
Gloversville	1.50"	Snow	1/4/2013	1/4/2013
Hamilton County -- Precipitation Reports
Town	Amount	Type	Since	On
Hoffmeister	3.50"	Snow	1/4/2013	1/4/2013
Piseco	3.00"	Snow	6:00:00 AM	1/3/2013
Indian Lake	Trace	Snow	6:00:00 AM	1/4/2013