this winter storm warning didn't disappoint

1/26/2026

Sunday night and into Monday the area picked up anywhere from 10-16" of new snow. Even the lower amount is enough to make every popular ski route fully skiable, and with no thaw in sight we will be able to enjoy these conditions through the week and coming weekend. No significant new snow after Monday, so trails broken out this week will be great skiing for the weekend. Temperatures will remain below normal with highs only in the 10-15 degree range until Sunday that may actually hit 20. Perfect to keep this very light fresh powder fresh and light.
Now we just need some reports of which trails have been broken out.
For now, we can personally report is that the Keene end of the Jackrabbit Trail has been broken out as far as the top of the pass. No tracks coming up from the Lake Placid side. An online report has the Marcy Trail to Indian Falls and Avalanche Pass broken out.
A skier report said that the McKenzie Pass section of the Jackrabbit Trail has been broken out.

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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.

1/28/2026 09:16:31 am

Yesterday the marcy van ho trail broke out till the final trail intersection .8 from the summit. Knee deep snow with drifts over your hips

Steve (:{)

1/28/2026 03:47:31 pm

Skied Ausable Lake Road today. Completely broken out, in fact consider it “groomed” as workers on snowmobiles are hauling items in sleds to the lake that create a “rolled” snow base the entire length.
The conditions haven’t been this good in years. (:{)

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