Sunday, December 31, 2023

Happy New Year!

Hope everyone has a Happy and Safe New Year!  

The cold has returned and all we need now is a few good dumps of snow that isn't predicted.  Because the forecast has some snow in it, but not anything worth talking about. Yesterday we started seeing some mud here and there. But the cold is freezing things back down and if we do see snow it with stick right away.

Monday, December 25, 2023

Merry Christmas!

 Did everyone get what they wanted from Santa?  For those of you that asked for SNOW.  Sorry we didn't get it.  Wishing you a Great Christmas Day!

Steve

Friday, December 22, 2023

We may............

 It looks like we may have a white Christmas here in Old Forge.  But the day after Christmas it's going to go downhill again.  I looked back at the old reservation charts and the last three years we didn't have riding till the middle of January.  Not that there is really anything to report.  But I figured I'd put a video together, so you have one of snow to look at.

Today's Video...............

For the fun of it.  Do you see the snowmobile in the picture?


Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Just a short..........

 Here's a short time lapse for the day.  Trail crews have packed the snow we do have and it is turning in to base.  Not enough to ride yet, but maybe soon.  If the latest forecast really happens.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County.

Today's Video.............

Monday, December 11, 2023

Same old story.........

 We got snow, but nothing close to what was predicted.  It was good wet packing snow and will freeze down fast over the next few days.

Today's Video...............
  

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Looked like.............

 I didn't get a chance to stop by Snodeo, but it looked like they had a pretty good turnout for the event.  One of the rooms I had in on Friday night was here to compete in the 120 races on Saturday.  Here's a time lapse of Saturday at the rec. center.

Today's Video.............



Thursday, November 30, 2023

Got it right..........

Wouldn't it be nice if the snow forecast was correct the rest of the season and we got what was predicted.  Not like last winter, when they called for a foot and we got an inch.  .One can only hope this season is better.  Maybe that's what I'll ask Santa for this Christmas.  A snow forecast that really happens.

Today's Video............

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Got it........

 We got the foot and there is still snow in the air at 10:45am.  I'll post a video later on. Forecast is calling for the following:

LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
4 to 8 inches. Total snow accumulation of 10 to 20 inches with
locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer and Hamilton Counties.

Monday, November 27, 2023

LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING

12:30PM Update  The snow has started and it's sticking to the ground already.   I drove some posts in the yard this morning and I'd say we have an inch or two of frost in the ground.  

LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO

MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 7 to 14 inches with locally higher amounts possible where
persistent snow bands occur.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer and Hamilton Counties.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will likely reach 1 to 2
inches per hours at times tonight into Tuesday within the
heaviest snow bands.

Friday, November 17, 2023

Could it be?

 The 10 day forecast has snow in it 6 of the 10 days.  The mountain is setting up the snow making guns.  Could this be the beginning of the winter season?  



Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Practice run..........

 It's been a few months since I put a video together.  So no time better than now to get back in practice.

Today's Video................

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

First one......

We had the first sticking snow for the season in Old Forge this morning.


Tuesday, October 31, 2023

It won't be long!

 We had a light dusting this morning and tonight we saw this.



Saturday, October 21, 2023

Will it be?

Forecast for Sunday 10-22-23

 Cloudy with rain and snow in the morning, becoming all snow in the afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precip 80%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.

Monday, October 9, 2023

I'm seeing BLUE!

 First time in months I'm seeing blue on the radar.  It won't be long boys and girls and the smell of two stroke will be in the air.  



Friday, October 6, 2023

  Every year I see something different.  This was climbing on the play set this summer.   





Saturday, September 30, 2023

Don't miss it!

 This upcoming week is going to be the week to check out the fall foliage.  Leaves are at peak and bright sunny skies all week.






















Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Cool Mornings...........

 You can tell fall is coming.  Cool nights give us fog cover in the morning.  As you can see on the river cam.  Top of McCauley is clear sunny sky.  Also check out the spyder web in front of the river cam.












Thursday, August 17, 2023

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Sweet Trailer.........

 I've seen a few motorcycle trailers over the years.  But this is the first time I've seen one like this.  You won't have to worry about dropping the bike loading on this one.  If you do, you better just hang it up.  Here's a link zprotrailers.com

Today's Video............

Monday, May 15, 2023

Motel History

 When Mr. and Mrs. Christy first started in 1957 they rented rooms in a big house that was in the front yard where the pool is now.  The first motel units Mr. Christy built was what are now rooms 3 to 7.  Rooms 1 and 2 started out as a Hemmer Cottage that he bought and moved to the location they are now.  Next they built the office/ house in the middle of the motel.  Then they added units 8 to 10 and the last units they built where 11 to 14 in the late 70's.  They started and ran the motel for 32 years.  I bought it in 1989 and I think it was 1991 I lifted the roof and added the eff. unit above rooms 1 and 2.  In 1996 I added rooms 15 to 18 and since then have remolded all of the rooms Christy's built. My daughter Chelsea will be running the motel this summer and I plan on stepping aside very soon.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Not over yet....

 Still some white stuff in the air this morning and some places it sticking.

Today's Video..............

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

It's gone...........

The last of the ice base at the covered bridge will be gone today and the base at the trail cam is going fast also.  The snow that is left out in the woods will be going fast over the next week.

Today's Video..............

Friday, March 31, 2023

What a ride...........

 Check out this video and the tire gets in another hit before it's over.

Runaway Tire

Went away fast.............

 We have a dusting to an inch of new snow on Thursday morning and it looked nice.  But it didn't stick around long and by midafternoon we had the ugly stuff back. 

Today's Video............

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Short time............

 For a short time Tuesday morning it looked like a winter wonderland.  But it wasn't long before the sun melted away the fresh coating of snow and it was ugly again.

Today's Video..............

Thursday, March 23, 2023

I hear her.............

 You know the old saying, it's not over till you hear the lady singing.  Well let's just say she is singing loud.  The last two days have taken us from great springtime conditions to no conditions.    Thanks to everyone for watching this year again.  With nothing to report on I'll be taking a break.  But check in from time to time as you never know when I might post on something.

Today's Video.............

Is it?

 Two sleds made it to Stillwater for a late lunch on Wednesday.  Will they be the last sighting of sleds for the season?  Conditions went downhill fast on Wednesday and it's pretty much over.  The guesscast doesn't show any snow that will turn things around.  But you never know, there's still a week plus before the gates swing shut. 

Today's Video....................

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Had to do it................

 I couldn't just sit here and not get in my last ride of the season on a nice sunny day.  Went out this afternoon and put on 54 miles.  Had a guest check in mid-morning and return late afternoon and he did 140 miles.  It's springtime conditions and us few nuts that won't give up are having a blast.  But the sad thing is, I think it will all be coming to an end on Wednesday. Temps in the 40's and R on Thursday will do it in.

Today's Video...............

Down to one..................

Have a few rooms in making the best of it.  But even the die hards will be giving up soon. 

Today's Video.............

Sunday, March 19, 2023

It's here..........

 The first day of spring is Monday the 20th.  What the heck happened to winter, besides it never ever really getting here.  The lake effect we got Saturday into Sunday really made a difference in the conditions and it shows by how many people stopped at Stillwater on Sunday.  Can't tell you for sure how much we got.  But you can see it on the railing at Stillwater.  Had a true die hard stay the night on Saturday.  He drove up from Maryland on Saturday morning, rode 120 miles in the afternoon and headed back to Maryland early Sunday morning.  Now that is someone that really enjoys snowmobiling.

Today's Video...............

Do you ride a Polaris?

 If you do and you ride in the Old Forge area you may want to contact the dealer you buy from and Polaris.  Why do I say this?  Don's Polaris has been a dealer in Old Forge for 53 years.  This spring they plan on retiring and at this time it doesn't sound like there will be anyone taking over Don's or a Polaris dealer in Old Forge for next season.  There have been people interested in taking over the dealership.  But when they find out what Polaris will require of them to keep the dealership they back away. I don't have the answer on how to fix this and these are just my thoughts.  But a call to your dealer and or Polaris can't hurt.  Because will you continue to ride a Polaris if you can't get it into a dealer for repairs, pick up accessories or have warranty work done where you ride?  

Saturday, March 18, 2023

It's near.................

The freeze thaws have started and with the way the long range is looking the end is near.  I'm sure some of you think it's here already.  But it all depends on what you're looking for.  Have a few guests in and they had a fun day of riding.  But you are not going to make any kind of loops at this point.

Today's Video...............

Friday, March 17, 2023

Didn't start till later........................

 The R didn't start till afternoon which helped us out big time.  Now we just need the temps to drop and freeze things back down for some Saturday riding.  Radar is showing some snow to the west of us at 10pm.   Cross your finger and get dancing that we see some new white stuff.

Today's Video................

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County and far northwestern Hamilton County.

Why?

I think this week's snow has given us the best trail conditions we have had all season.  So why is it when we get really great conditions like this, we have to get a R event visit us?  You'll see in the video I did what I said I was going to do and went to Stillwater for lunch.  It was so nice that I went back out for a short rip in the evening also.  Not big miles, put on 72 in a little over 4 hours including an hour for lunch at Stillwater.

Today's Video................

Thursday, March 16, 2023

You need power?

Last thing of the day I put the video together.  At 10:15 Tuesday night the power went out and without power there's no video making.  It came back on about an hour later, however the camera systems don't reset till the morning after a power outage.  What did I mess up in this video?  

Today's Video.................

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Could it be!

 We have 5 to 6 on the ground at 9am and it's still snowing.  It looks like it's going to snow till Wednesday morning.  So could this be the biggest snow of the season, only time will tell.  Watch till the end to see how it's looking.

Today's Video............

Monday, March 13, 2023

Revision #3

 It started snowing around 8am.  First warning was 12 to 18. Second was 10 to 15.  The question is, will the third one come true?  

WINTER STORM WARNING

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10
to 15 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County.

We have a winner................

 Watch till the end and you'll see what I'm talking about.  The big question is will we get the 8 to 12 in the revised guesscast.  If we do, I'm going for a ride.  Because after looking at the 10 day this could be the end of the season.  We'll still have snow, but the daily freeze and thaw could ice everything over and make it useless.

Today's Video..............


Sunday, March 12, 2023

Hope you remembered.............

 Daylight savings time has started and with it will surely bring the roller coaster of trail conditions.  But wait a minute, that's been the whole season. This upcoming week is a perfect example.  Looks like we should have great mid-week riding and by the weekend who knows what it will be like.  Could be great conditions or a _hit show and we won't know till Saturday morning.  How do you plan for that?

Today's Video.............

Saturday, March 11, 2023

WINTER STORM WATCH

 WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of one to one and a half feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph at times.

* WHERE...Hudson and Mohawk Valleys of eastern New York as well as southern Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut.

SnoFest........

 For those that couldn't make it to SnoFest I did a walk around on Friday so you could see what was there.  After putting the video together and posting it, I noticed something.  Do you see it?  I gave myself a laugh.

Today's Video..............

Friday, March 10, 2023

SnoFest 2023...........

 Don't forget this weekend is SnoFest at the Rec. Center on Friday and Saturday.  Saturday night there will be fireworks at the lake front at dusk.  

Today's Video..............

Thursday, March 9, 2023

We have it all.............

You're going to find good, fair and ugly when it comes to trail conditions this week and what we have isn't for everyone.  The guests I have in are doing 50 to 150 miles a day and are having a good time doing it.  But if you think you're going to go wherever you want to, it's not going to happen.  We're into springtime conditions.

Today's Video.............

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Maybe...............

 Guesscast looks like we may even get some riding in next week.  Showing snow on Monday and Tuesday which will help replenish the snow we'll lose from the weekend riders.  If so I think I hear Stillwater calling me for lunch.

Today's video...........

Monday, March 6, 2023

Seat time............

 Went out for a quick ride to see firsthand how it is.  There are some spots that are just plain ugly.  They are short lived and over all I'm not sorry I took my sled out.  Conditions will also improve with the colder temps moving back in this week.  The last few days the groomers couldn't do much besides pan the trails.  It is March 6th and at this point any seat time is a bonus with the season we had this year.  It all depends on what you're looking for. 

Today's Video................

Chair time............

 I sat down around 10pm Sunday night to do the video for the day and the next thing I knew it was 2am.  So here is Sunday's video being posted on Monday morning. 

Today's Video................

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Get it in............

Looks like the temps will be holding for the week and we won't be seeing very much sun either.   So we should get in the upcoming week.

Today's Video..............

Friday, March 3, 2023

It started.............

We started seeing snow around 8 pm.  If it snows like it is now till Saturday night we will see the 17 inches.

Today's Video................

Active Weather Alerts

 WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Herkimer, Montgomery and Southern Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening.

Today's Video.................

Thursday, March 2, 2023

A week...........

 I just looked and it was Thursday the 23rd when the 10 day guesscast was calling for 2 feet of snow all together.  We have three days left before the 10 days are over and guess what.  The 1 foot mark is still showing on the snow stick.

Today's Video................


Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Last Month........

 First full week of March is looking pretty good.  But don't forget the sun is getting higher in the sky and the days are getting longer.  Won't be long and the season will be over.  So ride it while we got it!  Because who knows how long it will be around with the way this season has treated us.

Today's Video,,,,,,,,,

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Wrong day................

 I did it again, I said Tuesday morning we had light snow.  When I should have said Monday morning.  Wednesday is the 1st of March and we'll be getting into springtime conditions.  Any days we don't see the sun will a blessing and the 10 day is looking pretty good with snow on most of the days and a few mostly cloudy.

Today's video.........

Monday, February 27, 2023

Looks like.............

We'll be having a full week of riding this week.  Maybe some drizzle mid-week.  Early evening Wednesday into early Thursday am.  Depending on your riding habits it may not even cut into your seat time.

Today's Video..............

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Not bad................

 The weekend turned out to be pretty good, when you figure Wednesday morning there was no riding to be had in the area.  And all it took was six inches of snow to make it happen.  

Today's Video.............

Better than...........

 February turned out better than January.  We go in two weekends of riding compared to just one last month.  Now let's see how next month turns out.  We could have a gang buster March and make up for some of the lost seat time from the last two months.

Today's Video...............

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Not your normal..............

The half foot we got Wednesday into Thursday has made it rideable again.  Don't think you'll find normal conditions for this time of the year.  But with the way this season has gone, it's looking pretty good to a lot of people, as you'll see in the video.   Next week's forecast is looking pretty good if it comes true.

Today's Video.............

Thursday Morning........

 At 8am we have half a foot as of now and it's a good snow.  Not fluff like lake effect.  Snowblower bogged down when I did the sidewalks.  Trail crew is back to work, saw groomer going out North Street this morning on the camera.

I'm hoping............

Will we see all snow from this storm? I'm hoping so, but a little R at the end could help things out. Emphasis being on little.  I know, you're thinking I'm nuts.  But adding a little moisture to fresh snow can help in freezing it up faster and making base.  After the storm passes the temps and forecasted to drop.

Today's Video............

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

It's pretty sad................

 I think most people are losing faith in the forecast.  Not too long again, when the forecast was calling for a foot of snow.  The phone would ring off the hook, with people looking for rooms.  Now most people are waiting to see if it really happens before they call and make reservations.  But I really can't blame them, with the way this winter has gone so far.

Today's Video...............

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Still in the forecast..................

We didn't see any snow on Monday.  But they are still calling for 3 to 5 by Tuesday evening.  Local forecast at 11pm Monday did say that the snow we'll see on Wednesday to Thursday will be heavy wet snow.  Which is just what we need to build up the base fast.  It won't take much for it to pack down and the forecast is calling for the temps to drop like a rock on Friday morning.  Cross your fingers it all comes together and we'll be riding this weekend again.

Today's Video................

Monday, February 20, 2023

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST

TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer, Hamilton and Northern Fulton
Counties.

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Thought for sure..............

 I made some changes a few months ago and no one seemed to notice.  Last week I made another change and I thought for sure someone would comment about it.  So far no one has said anything about it. Can you guess what it is?

Tday's Video.............

Two in one............

 Combined Friday and Saturday into one video.  Nothing to really report or talk about.  Just sitting and waiting for the snow to return to the area.

Today's Video............

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Why did the beaver.........

 Something a little different in the video today.  I have two thoughts on why the beaver did it, what are yours?  I looked back at my records and the early 90's had some pretty lean winters also.

Today's Video.............

Don't do it!

If you haven't looked at the webcams today yet, don't.  Because Wednesday's weather wasn't nice to the area and it looks ugly out there.  Calling for winter weather to return on Friday.  Let's hope it does, so at least it looks like February and not April.

Today's Video.............

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Last one...............

With the forecast calling for almost 50 and showers on Wednesday. Tuesday looked like the last day of riding for a while.  So, I took a quick ride to Stillwater for some lunch on Tuesday.  Not sorry I went and the conditions where pick and choose or what you find in the spring.  Go for miles and miles on good conditions and then find a patch of down right ugly.  

Today's Video..............

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Got a shot......

 Had a quick shot of snow Monday evening.  Enough to help with the cooling and slide rails.  We'll have limited riding conditions on Tuesday and then it looks like another warm up on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Today's Video............

Sunday, February 12, 2023

Going to be..........

 If the forecast comes true, it's going to be a quit week around Old Forge.  

Today's Video............

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Sorry............

Up until around 7pm last night we hadn't seen enough snow to talk about all day or even think about telling someone to come up and ride.  We got a short blast of lake effect around 8pm and I thought it was over for the night.  We woke up to 2 to 3 inches of new snow and enough to turn things around that you could ride.  To those that I told stay home because of the lack of snow early in the day, sorry.

Today's Video..............

Friday, February 10, 2023

Just a tease.............

 We didn't see much of anything for snow most of the day.  Then early evening we started to see some good lake effect move into the area.  But that was just a tease, as it only lasted a few hours before it shut down.

Today's Video.........

Cross your fingers..............

 The R has pretty much taken away the snow and we are down to the solid ice base.  The forecast is calling for snow to start early Friday morning. I hate to say it, but we are now playing the wait and see game again.   So cross your fingers and get dancing that we see a good shot of lake effect.  Without it we won't be riding this weekend or anytime soon with the way the 10 day forecast looking. 

Today's Video...........

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Hate it!

 It's nerve wracking when the change over from R to snow is on a Thursday over to Friday.  This week is going to be one of them.  When looking at the forecast you can count on the temp and that we'll see precipitation.  But what form it comes out of the sky as and for how long or how much is always a crap shot.  You know me, I always try to look on the bright side.  So don't bag this weekend just yet.  

Today's Video.................

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Wrong day............

 I said Wednesday when talking about possible liquid.  I should have said Thursday.  Everyone's making the best of the riding conditions we have and cross your fingers the forecast changes for next week.

Today's Video.............

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Get it in...............

 I don't want to be a Dave.  But it looks like conditions will be going down hill again.  We do have almost two months before the gates close.  But when we get to March, a lot people are start thinking about other fun things to do or aren't able to get away to go riding.

Today's Video..............

Sunday, February 5, 2023

New Rental...........

 Just a heads up.  Clark's out of Eagle Bay opened a snowmobile rental shop across the street from the motel in the old trailer shop.  By what I have seen it looks like they have a fleet of Polaris sleds.  Cross your fingers we dodge the R on Thursday.

Today's Video...........

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Will We?

 With the 30 below this morning, it froze the trails down solid.  The question is will we see cold like this again this winter?  Ran out of hours yesterday, so this video has Friday and Saturday in it.  Didn't have anyone to send the camera with.  But I think you'll still enjoy the video.

Today's Video.............

Friday, February 3, 2023

Old Fashion................

 We're going to have an old fashion weekend here in Old Forge.  With morning lows at 20 below or better.  The trails are going to be tight and the sleds are going to be run crisp.

Today's Video.............

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Jipped again...............

 Didn't see the 2 to 5 of lake effect the local station called for. Got a heavy dusting at best.  You can tell we hit 2 below this morning by the steam coming off the river at the covered bridge.  How are the conditions? Depends on what you are looking for.  Have some guests putting on 75 miles and happy with that and other are doing 200.  It may not be perfect, but you can ride.

Today's Video...............

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Half way...............

 Pretty sad to say the season is half over and we only had about 10 days of riding.  Let's hope the last half is better than the first half.  Dave has a new camera and he brought me lots of video to work with.  11pm local forecast is calling for 2 to 5" of lake effect on Wednesday for Old Forge.

Today's video............

What are you looking for?

 If you're looking for perfect conditions, you better stay home.  But if you're OK with rideable, then you should be happy with what we got.  Doesn't look like it's going to be melting this week and forecast looks like we may see some light snow a few days. 

Today's Video..................

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Warm part is over.................

 We hit a high of 36 on Sunday morning and it was snowing.  That is behind us now and the temp is forecasted to drop all week to below zero temps by the end of the week.  There is limited snow in the forecast, but with the temps we'll have, lake effect can't be ruled out.

Today's Video............

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Making up for time lost..............

 You'll see in the video that a lot of people are trying to make up for lost seat time this weekend.  Didn't have many people in the office today. But the few I did see seemed happy with the conditions.  Looks like a shot of snow Sunday, which will be a big help for the groomers.  They'll have something to work with after the weekend.

Today's Video...............

Friday, January 27, 2023

Here's a first.........

Someone missed the bridge at the end of North Street and put their sled in the river.  One good thing about doing it there.  They won't have to worry about it freezing over and not being able to get to it.

Today's Video..................

Trail Closed

 I just got a phone call from the trail foreman about the cut off trail between trail 1 and the Brantingham trail. It is being closed by the DEC today.  My understanding for the closure is as follows.  There is a one mile section that was being shared by the logging company and snowmobilers.  This morning there was two incidents between logging trucks and snowmobiles.  More than that I don't know.  My guess would be like the old saying.  A few wrecked it for all.  

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Christmas replay..............

 Not a lot, but enough to turn things around, that there will be riding this weekend.  The cold temps on Thursday night will freeze things down and help the groomers do their thing.  The video pretty much tells it all.  What's incorrect in the video?

Today's Video............

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Not yet............

 I'd give it 2 to 3 inches since it started snowing this morning.  We have to 7pm Thursday to get to the 5 to 9 they are predicting.  But wait, I just looked at the warning again and at 9:38pm they dropped it to 1 to 3 additional.  Well isn't that just special.  There is one good thing, it is good packing snow.

Today's Video..................

Why can't it?

 Why do the snow totals always become less as the day gets closer.  Wouldn't it be nice for once that they increased.

Today's Video.............

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Winter Storm Watch

 WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH

THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations of 6 to 12 inches and ice accumulations of around
one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35
mph.

* WHERE...The southern Adirondacks and Glens Falls Saratoga Region
of eastern New York and all of southern Vermont.

Could it be?

 Down to one day from what could be the game changer for the riding conditions.  We've seen it many times before, the long range forecast is calling for good snow and as it gets closer it goes away.  The local forecast is looking even better than what we're seeing on the internet.  Cross your fingers and check the oil.  It looks like it's finally going to be time to go riding.

Today's Video................

Monday, January 23, 2023

Got some.......

 It started snowing last night and I'm not sure what time it ended.  Took the yard stick out front and I'd give it 2 to 3 inches.  This was posted this morning.  

ISSUED: 8:19 AM JAN. 23, 2023 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches,
with storm totals of 3 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Hamilton, Herkimer, Columbia, western Ulster and
eastern Greene Counties.

Saturday, January 21, 2023

It's Quiet!

 Take note of how quiet it is when I do the scan of the parking lot on Saturday morning.  I walked over to get milk this morning and I didn't even have to wait to cross the street.

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

One Day.............

 Figured I'd post what went on today weather wish.  Because, so far, we sure haven't seen anything close to what was predicted.  Maybe we'll get the 2 to 5 by 1pm Friday.  I'm posting this at 11pm.  So let's hope by the time most of you are reading this, it will be snowing.

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What will we get?

 Watched the local forecast at 11 last night.  They are also calling for us to see 2 to 5, the same as the national weather service forecast.  But the question is, will we see all snow or are we going to get some R also.  As you can see in the image below, it's not all snow below us and it is in the upper 20's as I'm posting this.  Everything is frozen down solid, even the liquid from yesterday morning is frozen over in the parking lot.  










WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
up to 2 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of
an inch. The highest snowfall totals will occurr across the
Adirondacks and Lake George region.

* WHERE...The central and western Mohawk Valley, the western and
southern Adirondacks, and the Lake George Saratoga Region in
eastern New York.

Another one..............

 It looks like another weekend is going to be a no ride weekend.   Forecast is calling for snow.  But nothing that is going to turn it around in one day.  So now we are shotting for next weeknd that maybe we'll have enough snow to ride.

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Monday, January 16, 2023

Saw one sled.............

 Cross your fingers that the 10 day forecast comes true.  It may not be great conditions, but we'll be able to ride.  The ground is frozen, so there won't be any melting when it does start to snow.

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Saturday, January 14, 2023

This was sent to me by email..........

 It's not climate change it is the AMO and all the other natural oceanic and atmospheric oscillations.  We have hopefully peaked from the warm side of the AMO, and the cold phase is coming. Then it is back to the winters of the 70's.

Learning About The AMO - Watts Up With That?

and

AMO-1649031418.1396.jpg (911×497) (wattsupwiththat.com)

 

Friday, January 13, 2023

Here's a first................

The Town of Webb Snowmobile Trail System has EXTREMELY MARGINAL conditions, with no base layer and a very thin cover of wet snow. Heavy, steady rain changed to snow this morning, but the ground is not frozen. The access gate at the North Street Bridge is closed, due to people getting motor vehicles stuck on the trails. Grooming is suspended.


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Thursday, January 12, 2023

And we wait.................

 I did see some guys fueling up their sleds this morning, they had them in a trailer.  Maybe they did the 4th lake riding.  

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

 What is really sad, is a Winter Weather Advisory for 2 inches of snow.  Not to long ago we called that a dusting!

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
of up to two inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth
of an inch.

* WHERE...Southwest Adirondacks including all of Herkimer County, and
higher elevations in southern Vermont.

Monday, January 9, 2023

Closing in.............

 We're closing in on last year's date till we got ridable snow in January. Hate to say it, but it looks like we'll be waiting even longer this year.

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Sunday, January 8, 2023

It's almost.............

 We got a dusting overnight and it's almost white again.  Don't look to close, because you can still see the grass in the front yard.  Cold temps have returned, but that's about all.  No real snow in the forecast that will turn things around.

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Friday, January 6, 2023

Something new............

 At the end of today's video you'll see there's something new in town.  I just hope you or someone you know never has to use it.  Sorry about the buzz in the video today again.  I thought for sure I figured out what was causing it.  But I guess I didn't because it's back again.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Still the same.............

 No new snow and nothing to really report on.  

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

It sure is..............

 There was a good amount of people around town yesterday and last night.  But boy did it get quiet around town this afternoon and tonight.   You would think it was November or April, not the 1st of January.  Light snow in the air this evening, but nothing to talk about.  Hope everyone had a Safe and Happy New Year!  Thanks to everyone for sending well wishes my way.

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