The day after

TWO DAYS AFTER:  Temperatures have remained cold, and there is now a 'winter weather advisory' for the area on Tuesday an Tuesday night.  Perhaps 3-5" of new snow, which would put most areas back to where they were before the thaw. Stay tuned ....
Mt. Van Hoevenberg reports a 2 km competition loop and a 2.5 km flat loop as open with work ongoing to clear downed trees.
Scotts Cobble is open, but suggests metal-edge skis.
Paul Smith's VIC has good cover with 2" of new snow, and promise to groom today, Monday, having cleare most of the blowdown. No reports on any backcountry routes or the Jackrabbit Trail. Both have at least some cover and are skiable (again metal-edged would be helpful) but expect downed trees until we can issue an 'all clear.'

As of Saturday morning the wind has died and temperatures are back below freezing. There is an inch or so of new snow on the now-frozen base, so the groomed centers have something to work with. No significant new snow in the forecast for the coming week, but we'll again be watching for a potential warm-up at the end of the week.

For now, here is what we can report:
           Mt. Van Hoevenberg - remains closed Saturday while they clear trees. Should have some easy terrain open for Sunday.
             Paul Smith's VIC - Reports a base remains on all trails with new snow on top. The trails are open with variable conditions noted, and they will start grooming Saturday, so there should be some good conditions by Sunday.              
                Scotts Cobble - Closed Friday, but no report early Saturday on any plans to open but at least there is cover remaining on nearly all areas.
               Jackrabbit Trail - Saranac Lake end of McKenzie Pass not likely skiable, but cover remains elsewhere. Use caution as downhills will be fast and bumpy and it will be a few days before we can say that all trees have been cleared.
                      Backcountry - no reports yet, but expect hard, fast surfaces, open water at any unbridged crossing and definitely fresh blowdown is very possible.