Just getting better..............

 At 8pm we have snow in the area and if it snows like this till Thursday 1pm we'll get the 5 to 8 that's in the forecast.  Isn't it nice, that all I have to report about is conditions just keep getting better. 

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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8
inches with up to 8 to 10 inches along the south facing slopes of
the southwest Adirondacks.

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

Fresh air got to me...............

 Sorry the video is late.    After we got back from a ride to Pine Tree for dinner.  I went out and put the Rondaxe camera back up after charging it.  Came back and sat in the office chair to do a video and that was it, lights out.

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Winter Storm Warning

 WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. 7 to 10 inches expected
with localized accumulations within the most persistent lake
effect band reaching 10 to 12 inches, mainly north of Old Forge.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County.

What can I say.  If you aren't here you're missing out.

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Winter Storm Warning

 WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Localized snow
accumulations within lake effect bands of 6 to 12 inches for areas
north of Old Forge.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County.

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Winter Storm Watch

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

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
of 7 or more inches possible in the most persistent snow bands.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County.

I'm still predicting the upcoming week is going to be a good one.  It may even be the pick week of the season. Snow every day and cold temps to go with it.  What more could you ask for?

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Interesting week headed our way..............

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with
locally 6 to 7 inches along the southern foothills of the
Adirondacks.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern New York.

Channel 2 in Utica posted: Lake effect snow is gearing up for a comeback Tuesday into Wednesday in Upstate New York

Arctic air crossing the Great Lakes will flip the lake effect switch back on, with the most persistent snow setting up across Tug Hill and parts of Western New York. Snowfall rates could be heavy at times, and travel may be difficult in the usual hotspots. Snowfall accumulation looks in the order of a few feet in the heaviest zones (TBD).

The wind direction should keep the brunt of heavy accumulation out of the Mohawk Valley.

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Went back out..............

 You'll see in today's video that sometimes it doesn't take much to make a big difference in conditions.  And what better time to get it than just before a holiday weekend.  Video is a little long today, sorry.  But I wanted to share with everyone that won't be in the area this weekend to enjoy it.

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Changed again.................

 The advisory was for 3 to 5 and just after midnight they changed it to 2 to 4.  The warmth and R had a different effect on the snow, depending on what you watch.  Watch the railing at Stillwater and compare it to the parking lot.  The snow/ice pack in the parking lot helps slow down the melting.

Issued: 12:56 AM Jan. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...Hamilton and Northern Herkimer Counties.

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Winter Weather Advisory

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5
inches.

* WHERE...Hamilton and Northern Herkimer Counties.

Three weather sources are calling for the same amount 3 to 5.  Let's hope for once we get the 5. Which will put us in great shape for the week and weekend.

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What can I say..............

 It may not be perfect, but we're back to rideable conditions.  A few more inches of new snow would help bring conditions back around even more.  Forecast looks like we'll be seeing that in the next few days.  Cross your fingers we get it.

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Not Perfect...............

 We got enough snow today to cover the ice and you'll be able to trail ride without burning up the slides or overheating.  As for the roads they may need a little more help.  There's more snow on the way this week.

This was posted a few days ago by someone.  But it wasn't a hot link to it.  So here it is again. 

Saw a very interesting video about the rise and fall of this sport thought I’d share.
https://youtu.be/0cJ8YqTOzBo?si=oaeNbgHy5HoISUx6

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Gee I Wonder...........

After watching today's video what do you think I'm referring to when I say "Gee I Wonder"

I just watched the video after posting it and I made a mistake in it.  What was it?
Hope you made some head way on the honey do list.

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So far so good..............

 One day of the warmup is past us and now we just have to hope Saturday is just as easy on the snowpack as Friday was.  What was wrong with the route I took?  If you listened to the route I took on Thursday at the end, I said I went from trail 8 to 3 to Pipeline to Wheeler Pond to Round Pond.  Trail 3 does not connect to Pipeline at any point.

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Let's see who's listening.............

 I went out for short ride this evening, 22 miles and said what trails I went on in the video.  Except I messed up when telling you what route I took.  Who can tell me what is wrong.

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Pull off one more...........

 We'll pull off Thursday but after that things are going to go downhill.  I don't think it's going to be a washout that we lose everything.  But the trails are going to be soft till the temp drops back down on Sunday.  I rather see a missed weekend now than in the middle of the season.

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Looks like it's time....................

 What time you may ask.  Time to see what's on the Honey Do List and pick up what's needed to make it happen this weekend.  Yes the forecast could change.  But I don't see it happening at this point.  Let's just hope we see limited R and this becomes a repeat of the last two R events and helps build more base.

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Winter Weather Advisory

 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations 1 to 3 inches and flat ice accumulations up to two
tenths of an inch.

Not a big event day...............

 Had snow in the air the last two days and saw about an inch plus each day.  Believe it or not snow like this is a good thing.  Everyone drives around all day and packs it down.  The Highway Dept may put down some sand.  But don't rush out to plow off a dusting after everyone drives on it.  In the end the roads get a good snowpack on them.

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If you can.............

I'm still predicting this week is going to be one of the best weeks of the season.  If you can get away, do it.  It still looks like this upcoming weekend is going to be a stay at home weekend.  Cross your fingers it changes.  At worst it looks like just a bump and not a wash out.

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I forgot..............

 I forgot to include how much snow was on the deck.  Not that it really matters as there was only a dusting out there this morning.  That will be different Sunday morning with the lake effect we had in the area all day.

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Even if it does..............

 Some are already worrying about the long-range forecast and what will come of it.  It won't be nice if next weekend is a wash.  By what I'm seeing at this time it could be just another base building event and settings things up for even better conditions.  The extended forecast past the 10 day is looking good.

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My pick week.............

 Before I lived here, I would take off this upcoming week to come riding.  You get great riding conditions with everyone going back to work after the holidays and you have the place to yourself.  With the snow we have this year it's going to be a good week to be here. 

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