Where to Ski Now in the Adirondacks - January 17
Our ski editors report on the best places to ski in the Adirondack Mountains now.
January 17, 2024
Titus Mountain in Malone, NY, received 18” of snow this past week. It’s also home of the “skibana.”
The c-c-c-cold weather continued in the Adirondack Mountains this week. Our intrepid ski editorial team reports that several of their favorite ski destinations have benefitted from some lovely, fresh powder. And the cold weather creates the perfect conditions for snowmaking.
The weather report at this moment is telling us we could get a break from recent arctic conditions. Temperatures are rising out of the single digits to the 20s and low 30s. But the weather can change rapidly in the Adirondacks, so be prepared.
If you’re on the slopes, take frequent breaks inside ski lodges and stay hydrated. Also, dress appropriately in warm, moisture-wicking layers (cotton can kill in cold weather).
Snow conditions as of Friday, January 17.
Current snow and trail conditions at New York ski resorts in the Adirondacks.
Below, are additional details for Adirondack ski centers and links to their websites and webcams. We recommend viewing ski areas’ live webcams to understand current conditions better.
This report is as of Friday morning, January 17. Trail conditions may change due to weather, skier traffic, snowmaking, and other factors.
Recent cold temps allowed snowmaking to continue, expanding Gore’s available terrain. They anticipate all four peaks and seven mountain areas will be open this weekend. Visit Gore’s website for current details.
Whiteface has opened up 60% of its terrain. They’ve received 12” of snow since last Saturday and continue to make more. Visit Whiteface’s website for current conditions.
Snowridge is promising BEAUTIFUL (all caps!) conditions. They received 22” of fresh snow this past week. And they’ve begun night skiing.
Check their website for the latest conditions.
West Mt. reports that 20 of its 35 trails are open with machine-groomed and packed-powder conditions. They are open for night skiing and tubing, too. Visit West’s website for the latest ski conditions.
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Titus Mountain, Malone, NY
Titus Mountain continues to be blessed with fresh power, receiving 19” of fresh snow in the past week. They expect 18 of 53 trails to open on Friday with powder and packed powder surfaces. Visit Titus’s website for up-to-date conditions.
Oak Mountain Ski Area has 10 of its 22 trails open. They report packed powder surface conditions. Visit Oak’s website for current trail conditions.
McCauley Mountain ski area in Old Forge received 16” of snow in the last 7 days, with more on the way. Visit McCauley’s website for the latest conditions.
We’ve been checking Hickory’s website and social media feeds and are still awaiting word on when they will open.Visit their website for the latest information.
Please note that information regarding ski resort conditions is subject to change without notice.
Source: OnTheSnow.com and ski area websites.
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