Preliminary Weekend report 12/7-8

12/6/2024

As of Friday morning, the Tri-Lakes are has picked up 5-6" of new snow. This fell on a base of 4" or so making nearly a foot on the ground. This should have all the early season favorites, Marcy Dam, Hays Brook, and Fish Pond truck trails plus, of course, the Whiteface Highway in good shape. for the weekend. Rougher trails and most of the Jackrabbit Trail still need a bit more snow.
Cascade is now fully open on 15 km. Mt. Van Hoevenberg promises to be open as of Saturday. No recent report from Dewey Mt. or the Paul Smith's VIC, but the Paul Smiths area has plenty of snow. Tupper Lake is fully open and groomed after all their lake effect snow.
Weekend weather will be cold on Saturday, but near freezing on Sunday before three days of above freezing temperatures starting off next week.
More detailed report this evening as more information is available.

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Trail Conditions 101

Trail condition reports are posted frequently during the ski season. The Adirondack backcountry can be a hard place to predict with weather and trail conditions that often change rapidly. We can't offer the same detailed descriptions of trail conditions as groomed nordic centers.

Always plan ahead for your outing, be prepared with proper clothing, equipment, maps and emergency supplies, and check local weather conditions as well before departing on your trip.

Maps - don't leave home without them!

For trails in the High Peaks Wilderness area, we recommend purchasing the High Peaks Adirondack Trail Map from the Adirondack Mountain Club.

For trails outside of the High Peaks area, we recommend purchasing the Lake Placid & Saranac Lake Winter Trails Map from Green Goat Maps, which covers the Jackrabbit Ski Trail and other adjacent ski touring opportunities.

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