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Snow in the forecast for weekend of 11/23-24

11/19/2024

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UPDATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON
No snow at the Toll House, but an afternoon check found "skiable slush" (which had been skied) starting at the upper end of the initial straight and therefore visible from the Toll House. After a mile or so from the Toll House, there was about 3" of dense, heavy snow on the road. Temperatures tomorrow morning will be below freezing, so surfaces will be somewhat hard and fast. 
Otherwise, there was snow cover at the top of Cascade Pass at 2,000 feet, so the High Peaks may have more snow than Whiteface if one is planning to hike there this weekend. No guess whether the snow will be more than the 8" that requires snowshoe use, but pretty sure that even the Marcy Dam Truck Trail is not yet skiable.  Reports proving me wrong are welcome.


UPDATE, FRIDAY MORNING 11/22:
 An initial look at the peaks indicates snow down to about 3,000 feet. So, nothing at the Toll House on the Whiteface Highway, but there should be something starting about a mile up.  We'll see what we can learn later today, so stay tuned.


While it's still a few days away, there is a good possibility of significant snow at the higher elevations this coming weekend.  The snow could start as early as Thursday and continue into Saturday. Some forecasts are even predicting a foot above 4,000 feet so stay tuned.

Meanwhile, it's worth mentioning that right now most trails above 3,500 feet are virtual river of pure gray ice. Good traction is essential for any high peak hike, and if only a few inches fall, it will be even more treacherous with that ice hidden from view.
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DK
11/22/2024 09:09:46 am

Any first-hand updates on the toll road and/or anything else up that way through the weekend will be much appreciated. It's a bit of a drive for me to get there.

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