Yes, it snowed! Preliminary report 1/20/23 @1 PM

INTRODUCTION - Now with updates to 5 PM, Sunday 1/22/23 
      While the skiing is still hardly ideal for mid-January, we did pick up some of what was promised with earlier forecasts. So far, it appears that this was again somewhat of a coastal storm with Keene receiving 4-5" while the Paul Smith's VIC only reports 3". The snow was wet and dense when it fell, resulting in better coverage than light fluff.  Now that snow has dried out a bit and makes for nice packed powder surfaces where it has been either groomed or packed out.

        More snow possible this coming week with finally no thaw in sight. Better late than never, winter is finally here - at least for now. 

JACKRABBIT TRAIL
         All sections can now be skied, but caution is still required as the base on most sections is thin enough that rocks and roots present periodic hazards. Especially thin is the start of the trail to McKenzie Pond from McKenzie Pond Road.  That section has been skied, but periodic roots - especially under the thickest firs - remain an obstacle. No word on the condition of the hill above McKenzie Pond.

        ADK CASCADE WELCOME CENTER (PREVIOUSLY: CASCADE CROSS-COUNTRY SKI CENTER)
         https://adk.org/cascade-welcome-center/   518-837-5047
           Km Open and Groomed: 15    Track Set: 12km 
          New snow:    Base Depth: 3-4"   Off Track 5-6"  
          New Snow last 72: 2-3"
          Surface Conditions: Packed  powder
          Remarks: Entire system open with track set on most trails.
Remember that Cascade is now owned by the Adirondack Mt. Club. Ski shop open as usual, and ADK members  ski free. 

         SCOTTS COBBLE NORDIC CENTER - NEW
         10 km of groomed trails on Craig Wood Golf Course - rentals, lessons operated by High Peaks Cyclery. Free for residents of the Tri-Lakes area. $15/day, $10/half-day for others. 
.        scottscobblenordic.com
          KM Open and Groomed: 15    Track Set: 12
          Remarks: All loops covered and packed. Track-set on most trails 

          MOUNT VAN HOEVENBERG:
         https://mtvanhoevenberg.com/nordic-sliding-centers/conditions   518-523-2811
          Km Open and Groomed:  55km  Track Set: 25 km on x-c side. No set track on the biathlon side. 
          New snow:    Base Depth: 3-4"  Off track: 4-6" 
          New snow past 72 hours: 2-3"
          Surface Conditions:    Packed powder 
         Remarks: Fully open for recreational skiing as of Monday, 1/23. Track set on most x-c side trails including Porter Mt. All trails on the biathlon side are open, but no set track reported as of Sunday evening. .

​           PAUL SMITH'S VISITOR INTERPRETIVE CENTER:
          https://trailhub.org/ts/AJqsdStcVzW7Mjrr4MJh  518-327-6241
           Km Open: 30   Track set: ?  
           New Snow:    Base Depth: 4-6"  Off track: 6-8" 
           New snow past 72 hours:  3"
           Surface Conditions:  Packed powder
​           Remarks:  Most of the trails are now open and groomed.   Jenkins Mt. Backcountry Ski Zone remains closed until more snow.

            DEWEY MOUNTAIN:
           https://www.facebook.com/deweymountainrecreationcenter  518-891-2697
            Km Open:  5  Track set:  ?
           New Snow:    Base Depth: 3"  Off track: 5"?  
           New snow past 72 hours: 3"
           Surface Conditions:  Groomed wet powder
​           Remarks: Lower mountain now open

           TUPPER LAKE X-C SKI TRAILS
           https://www.facebook.com/Tupper-Lake-Groomed-XC-Trails-102907273119538/  518-359-8370
            Km Open:      Track set:   
           New Snow:     Base Depth:   Off track:  
           New snow past 72 hours: 3
           Surface Conditions:  
​           Remarks: No current report

BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:

                 Snow depth at Lake Colden:  12" (as of Thursday before the new snow)
                3-4' above 4,000 feet 
                Skis or snowshoes are  required by regulation in the High Peaks as the snow depth is now well above the 8" threshold. Snowshoes still advisable on other higher terrain, and good traction will be needed where there is ice under the new snow.. 

WRIGHT PEAK SKI TRAIL: Still enough cover to be skiable above the hiking trail,  but still not enough to get there and back on skis. 

MARCY TRAIL:  No report, but likely still pretty marginal at least as far up as the (now) 5-meter Bridge. 

WHITEFACE HIGHWAY:  Skiable starting at the Toll House. Usual thin areas likely covered as this wet snow fell without any significant wind.

MARCY DAM TRUCK TRAIL:  Skiable, but still with caution. Not all rocks are fully covered.

HIKING TRAIL FROM ADK LOJ:  Not really skiable. 

AVALANCHE PASS:  Finally skiable all the way to Lake Colden. Some rocks to avoid on the way to Avalanche Camp.

CONNERY POND TO WHITEFACE LANDING:  According to a comment below, the first hills at the west end of Connery Pond require caution, but otherwise conditions are good to Whiteface Landing. No report on whether one can cross the pond to avoid those hills.

HAYS BROOK TRUCK TRAIL: The parking lot has been plowed. All blowdown has been cut through. Thanks to those who did that work. A good base remained before the new snow, so skiing is close to perfect to both Grass Pond and the Sheep Meadow.

FISH POND TRUCK TRAIL:  Skiable, but no report on the lakes. 

RAQUETTE FALLS:  No report, but might be skiable with caution.

GULF BROOK ROAD TO BOREAS PONDS:  Good skiing with the new snow.  A few spots have been plowed for parking.

NEWCOMB LAKE ROAD TO CAMP SANTANONI: Also a good base remains. The local Forest Ranger reports 4-5" of new snow and the skiing is "fantastic". 

AUSABLE LAKE ROAD: 3-4" of packed base at the gate, and again skiable to the lake, but vehicular traffic may make the skiing a bit less enjoyable..