Wednesday's "windshield" survey

Yes, some very wet, dense snow fell on Tuesday night. As has happened before, it seems that areas to the east (like Keene) received more than areas farther west. So, this doesn't mean any skiing to report in Keene, but even the golf courses in Lake Placid are mostly green. The Whiteface Highway has maybe an inch of slush at the Toll House with good cover starting at the pump house at about two miles up.  Somewhat surprisingly, Meadows Lane and the Marcy Dam Truck Trail have about 3" of dense snow and can be rated at "just barely skiable". The survey didn't extend to the other early season favorites in Newcomb or Paul Smiths. Reports welcome.

Thursday's forecast is for clouds and temperatures near to just above freezing. So, no melting and surfaces will remain soft. On Friday, temperatures will cool so that att the wet snow will become quite firm and choppy where it has been skied while it was soft. After that, temperatures remain below freezing for the weekend without any new snow = not much change to what is reported above.

​Have a happy Thanksgiving and maybe a bit of skiing as well.