Trail and Snow Conditions
Osceola and the Tug Hill Plateau mean changeable weather...
lake ef*fect snow (noun)
"snow falling on the lee side of a lake generated by cold dry air passing over warmer water, especially in the Great Lakes region. " --definition from Oxford Languages
...happily there are many ways to check on conditions before you jump in the car...
SCROLL DOWN FOR DAILY SKI/SNOW CONDITIONS and/or:
- View trailside webcam (Osceola #1, updates every 10 min) provided courtesy of Paul F. at: https://www.northernchateau.com/w/webcam20.html
- SUNY Albany maintains a weather station on site as part of a network statewide to collect longitudinal weather data: https://www2.nysmesonet.org/weather/local#network=nysm&stid=osce
- Call us at 315-599-7377 (lodge) or 315-558-4557 (Kristin's cell) for most up-to-date forecast.
WINTER 2025-26
2/27/26 Current temp 1 degree at 6:30 am the high today will be 37 with mostly sunny skies. Trails were groomed yesterday and the chilly nighttme temps assure tracks and corduroy lane is firmly set for your skiing pleasure. Thermometer is slow to gain, so temps won't rise to above freezing until after noon. Primo conditions for classic and skate. Bring your sunglasses and work on your tan today. Have a great day.
2/26/26 Current temp 20 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 24 with mostly cloudy skies offering just a slight chance of a light snow shower. Yesterday was another thing. We received 10 inches total of fresh flakes throughout the day and overnight. Sadly, we are CLOSED today because it is Thursday and Thomas has to make a foray into Syracuse. Sad because the trail conditions will be spectacular (our trailside lodgers are not complaining, they have the place to themselves). Of course, a day off isn't really a day off. Grooming duties take precedence over all other chores so he is whipping them into shape this morning. Hope to see you in Osceola tomorrow or this weekend. Have a great day.
2/25/26 Current temp 19 degrees at 6:30 am the high today will be 34 with temps hovering around freezing most of the day. Light snow showers throughout the day as well. We received 2-3 inches overnight and could get as much as 8 inches more by Thursday morning according to the NYS Mesonet weather station on site. Less if you watch channel 9 weather, so I guess we will just have to wait and see where the persistant band of lake effect will hang. All that is certain is snowflakes will definately be in the sky today. Thomas will be on the trails managing this new layer of snow throughout the day, which means trails will be in transition throughout the day. When will he lift the old track? When to set the new track? Excellent questions, no easy answers right now. Bring your fat skis and you won't need to worry about these kind of things. Have a great day.
2/24/26 Current temp 6 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 15 with partly sunny or partly cloudy skies depending on which way you see the world. Chance of light snow showers to add to the barely perceptable dusting we received overnight. Today will be another primo day for skiing. Trails are packed powder--firm skate lane and set track. Just right, Goldilocks. We are CLOSED because it is Tuesday, but Thomas will be here working on equipment and hopefully getting out for a ski with our overnight lodgers. We are keeping an eye on the winter weather advisory for Tug Hill tomorrow night--hoping to get several inches of fresh flakes--not trying to be greedy because we have plenty, but it never hurts to get more and winter and ski season are far from over in my book. Have a great day.
2/23/26 Current temp 22 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 28 with mostly cloudy skies. February break and the Winter Olympics are in the history books, so it's just another Monday and another great day to ski in Osceola. Fresh, packed powder on trails, we haven't lost our snow like other places. We are not being affected by the blizzard currently clobbering much of the east coast, but our snow depth is 30 inches, so there is still plenty of ski season ahead of us and a call for new snow Wednesday into Thursday. Today it's a winter wonderland with snow clinging to all the trees. Come feast on the eye candy if you have the day off. Have a great day.
2/22/26 Current temp 28 degrees at 7:15 am the high tody will be 33 with cloudy skies likely to add more dust to the dusting of snow we received overnight. Everything is coated in white and Osceola is a winter wonderland. Visitors yesterday say I undersold the conditions, so I snuck out for a late afternoon skate (and an ad hoc lesson--thanks muchly Geoff--those hills kill me) and was amazed how powdery the texture of the trails were. Based on the moisture content of what I was plowing in the lot that morning, I really wasn't sure what it would add up to be on the trails, but it was great. Thomas is refreshing trails this morning and it will be another primo, peak-mid-winter condition kind of day. Hope you can pop up before the break ends and kids are back to school. Have a great day.
2/21/26 Current temp 28 degrees at 7:15 asm the high today will be 32 with cloudy skies. We received 5-6 inches of wet snow overnight, so if you are considering entering our snow(man) sculpture contest, today is the pick day to create your masterpiece--this stuff is highly packable. Kandi's Food Truck is sadly unable to join our fun today because she is under the weather--luckily just a bad cold. Take care when shoveling this heavy manna from heaven--it also qualifies as heart attack snow. On the bright side, trail debris is now covered and the landscape is coated in white so it is a pretty scene in Osceola. Thomas is rolling first to manage this thick and heavy layer of snow, then finish grooming with the Ginzu. Have a great day.
2/20/26 Current temp 35 degrees at 6:45 am this is also the high with cloudy skies forecast to definately drop some precip on Osceola--the question is, what?? Snow sandwiched between rain, sleet and freezing rain, today's trend is decidely a wintery mix. Trails are groomed and conditions are Sno-Cone, a.k.a granular, but again, surprisingly good skiing. If you venture out, drive safe and have a great day.
2/19/26 Current temp 31 degrees at 6:45 am the high today will be 35 with mostly cloudy, but dry skies. Skiing was surprisingly good yesterday. Picked up many sticks, but there is still debris on parts of the trail and picking up pine needles is like trying to solve a problem like Maria. Hopefully the forecast for new snow tomorrow won't fizzle out before it gets here. We could use some fresh flakes to top our still hefty base. Expect spring-like conditions--soft, granular snow but no icy spots. Just surprisingly good skiing. Have a great day.
2/18/26 Current temp 30 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 32 with light snow showers forecast to bring 2-3 inches of snow later in the afternoon/early evening. We look to be far enough north to be smacked with snow rather than wintery mix/sleet/rain, thank goodness. Trails are in good condition despite the warm temps. Thomas is scratching the surface to refresh the old, transformed snow and it will be fast conditions to get your glide on so I hope you have the day off and make it to Osceola. Have a great day.
2/17/28 Current temp 33 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 36 with cloudy skies. A brief dose of wintry mix early this morning is over and the remainder of the day will be dry. Foggy conditions as the snowpack questions the air temp, Thomas has a mandatory time out from grooming today with temps above freezing all day. Set track and skate lane still in good shape despite warm conditions. Skiing was surprisingly good yesterday...tho a good workout too with mashed potatoes underfoot. Today will be more of the same and a good day for beginners who will appreciate the slow roll. Keeping an eye on the new snow forecast for tomorrow. Have a great day.
2/16/26 Current temp 28 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 35 with mostly cloudy skies. Usually I am crossing fingers for a sunny day, but with temps just above freezing all day, we might be better off with the clouds. Trails are in great shape and our hefty base will survive this warming trend, but this morning's firm conditions will get softer as the day progresses. Just pretend you are in Lake Tahoe and be thankful it's just well-groomed, old, transformed snow and not unskiable crusty ice. (Wait, scratch that, they are having a horribly dry ski season out west--we are still rolling in the white stuff) Have a great day.
2/15/26 Current temp 19 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 33. Get here early and the day is mostly sunny with clouds increasing in the afternoon. This is also when we have a handful of above-freezing hours (1-3pm) so I guess it's a good thing the sun doesn't add it's solar power to the mix. If the snow is crusty elsewhere, it isn't here in Osceola. Trails are soft but firm packed powder and conditions are equally great for skate and classic skiing today. Kandi's Food Truck is on site today (THE. MOST. YUMMIEST.) and one of our ski instructors, Josh Coughlin, is offering a free Wax Clinic at noon between lessons. Learn how to keep your skis well conditioned for a long life of smooth gliding. It's also Day 2 of our Dion Demo Days--try a pair of lightweight race snowshoes for free. Done skiing/shoeing? Build a snow scultpure and win a t-shirt. Or come inside and watch the Olympics. Have a great day.
2/14/26 Current temp 18 degrees at 6:15 am the high today will be 30 with a chance of light snow showers bringing just a trace to an inch of snow. Trails received a fresh dusting of snow overnight so everything will be sparkling today. Skate lane continues to firm up from our recent 1 foot dump and corduroy lane is in perfect shape. Happy Valentine's Day, bring your sweetie to Osceola for a day of skiing or snowshoing. We have Dion race snowshoes available today for a free demo (trail pass required) and Upperville Maple will be on hand with free samples and sales of their maple glazed nuts, seeds, granola and other sweet and salty snacks. Have you ever had a Maple Crunch Puff? You don't know what you are missing if you haven't. Today is also day one for the Build a Snow Something Contest. Build a man, dinosaus, Easter Island figure, or anything else your creativity can come up with. Free t-shirt for best scuplture, winner announced at the end of the week. Have a great day.
2/13/26 Current temp -10 at 7 am things will warm quickly to a high of 22 with mostly sunny skies. Nothing unlucky about today, trails are in top condition from our recent dump of fresh flakes. Thomas has been packing powder and widening trails for your skiing pleasure and today will be soft yet firm, Goldilocks. Hope this is the beginning of February break for you and the family. We have food and fun (and the Olympics of course) planned throughout the week. See our What's New page for more details. Have a great day.
2/12/26 Current temp 17 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 20 with partly cloudy skies. The storm has passed and it's a beautiful morning, but we are CLOSED today because it is Thursday and we have errands to run before the big break next week...but before that we need to clean up after yesterday's surprise dump. Boy did they get it wrong again. Instead of the 3-6 inches televised, we got at least a foot of new snow. It just never stopped. All day and into the night, it kept adding up. So what started as a regular day of grooming quickly required the roller to stay on top of the blowing snow. At least today will be easier to get on top of. Roll first, then fine groom. Just in time for the weekend. Have a great day.
2/11/26 Current temp 29 degrees at 7:15 am this is also the high, with temps dropping again once the sun sets. We received a scant 3 inches of new snow overnight and expect another 2 or 3 before today's end. Just the right amount to put a new face on the trails. With snow in the air, it's a picture perfect day for skiing. Have a great day.
2/10/26 Current temp 11 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 30. It's Tuesday and we are CLOSED. Happy Birthday, Thomas! Another day of sunshine on tap to help you celebrate (and still do chores). We are looking forward to the next storm set to bring 6-8 inches of snow (not wintery mix up here, thank goodness) to Osceola. Not a bad birthday gift. Have a great day.
2/9/26 Current temp -22 at 7 am the high today will be in the double digits, holy heat wave, Batman! Another super sunshine day, the clouds will begin to roll in this afternoon setting up for the next snowstorm scheduled Tuesday throughThursday. Right now this looks like it will bring us another 6+ inches of fresh flakes. Not that we need it, but we are always glad to take more. Trails are in spectacular condition. Packed powder is firm but somewhat slow with the cold temps stripping it of its moisture content. If you ate too much nachos and wings yesterday, come get your glide on. Have a great day.
2/8/26 Current temp, yeesh -28 at 7 am the high today will spring to 2 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Hey, that's warmer than yesterday's high which brought a handful of intrepid souls out to ski. So if you refuse to hibernate, dress warmly (where did I put that balaklava?) and come get your glide on. The trails are in primo condition. Warmer temps and more snow expected later this week--not gonna cry to say hasta la bye-bye to this acrtic blast. Have a great day.
2/7/26 Current temp -6 at 7:30 am the high today will be zero. We received approx. 2 inches of snow last night which we are smoothing into the packed powder on trails. Not gonna lie, today is gonna be chill--wind chill in the teens and 20s throughout the day so if you are one of the hardy souls that aren't willing to be grounded, dress in layers and wear a gaiter or face mask today. You will want to beat feet across the open field and get into the woods as fast as you can today. Luckily, xc skiing is one of those activities that warms you up quickly. Or you can do laundry. Have a great day.
2/6/26 Current temp -2 at 7:30 am the high today will be 24. Today will be mostly cloudy with chance of light snow showers in the afternoon. Trails are in tip top shape for skate and classic techniques alike. Have a great day.
2/5/26 Current temp -1 degree at 7:30 am the high today will be 18. It's Thursday and we are CLOSED but a nice dusting of snow fell last night making everything sparkle. Conditions are primo going into the weekend. Trails are tracked and wide. Hope to see you tomorrow. Have a great day.
2/4/26 Current temp 14 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 20. With calm winds and partly sunny skies it might feel warmer. A few inches of fresh flakes--the really light and fluffy kind--dropped last night so be sure to add some glide wax to your base today if you are playing hookie. Have a great day.
2/3/26 Current temp 4 degrees at 7:30 am, the high today will be 23. It is Tuesday and we are CLOSED, errands to run/trails to clean after the high school race. So much for a dry spell for the forseeable future--the chance for light snow showers is increasing an expected to bring 2 or 3 inches of new snow today through Wednesday. The perfect amount to refresh trails. We'll take it. Have a great day.
2/2/26 Current temp -18 degrees at 7 am the high today will quickly rise to 19 degrees with sunny skies. Select trails will be groomed with a double track for the high school nordic race we are hosting at 3pm. Come get your glide on. Have a great day.
2/1/26 Current temp 5 degrees at 7:45 am the high today will be 12 but with more sunshine on tap it should feel warmer. Need to through our entertaining overnight guests under the bus again for keeping me up past my bedtime and my late post. Sincere apologies, but it was fun. Trails are in great shape and we are busy planning activites for the Olympics and Winterfest which are fast approaching now that Janury is in the rearview mirror. Stay tuned for daily calendar coming later today. Have a great day.
1/31/26 Current temp 1 degree at 7 am the high today will be 10 but with sunny skies it will feel more like Disneyland than Osceola...at least compared to the last several days, and maybe swap out the palm trees for pine trees, but still, it's a magical place to be. As we say au revoir to the month of January, the arctic blast will be shuffling out of here too with the thermometer pushing into the 20s and mostly sunny skies giving us a break from precipitation for the foreseeable future. That's fine with us, we have plenty of snow and the trails are in mid-season perfect condition for classic and skate skiers alike. Stay tuned for details on this year's WinterFest activities during the school break (President's week Feb 14-22nd and the WINTER OLYMPICS!! So much fun to be had in February. Have a great day.
1/30/26 Current temp negative 19 at 6:30 am the high today will be 4 degrees. Calm winds and only a slight chance of snow showers bringing a trace of new snow today, we might even see a bit of sunshine. Trails are pristine with set track and corduroy lane. It doesn't get better than this. Have a great day.
1/29/26 Current temp -2 at 7:30 am the high today will be 14. Deja vu all over again, with only a chance of scattered lake effect snow showers expected to bring less than an inch of new snow today. It's Thursday and we are CLOSED and running errands today. Trails are in primo shape heading into the weekend and it sounds like temps will rise into the 20s by then too. Stay warm and have a great day.
1/28/26 Current temp 6 degrees at 7 am the high will be 10 and with scattered snow showers we might get to see the sun today. We got only 2 inches of powder overnight but the perfect snowflakes sparkle like diamonds. It's cold, but it wouldn't hurt to add some glide wax to your skis today to protect them from these sharp little creatures. Trails are in pristine shape and skiing doesn't get better than this, whether you prefer set track or corduroy lane. Hope you have humpday off and can make the trip to Osceola. Have a great day.
1/27/26 Current temp 2 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 10. It's Tuesday and we are CLOSED, but with snow expected all week, we will be continuing to pack trails and plow lots, shovel out the mailbox and rake roofs. We're taking care of chores in Smyrna today so I haven't had a chance to brush off the solar panels that feed the NYS Mesonet weather station on site to provide real data, but snow depth was 36 inches at noon yesterday and this morning the 4 foot chainlink fence that surrounds the station is almost completely buried so total depth of snow is officially A LOT. Sounds like Winona Forest just north of us got even more. and the extended forecast shows more to come throughout the week. It felt good to sleep in after stretching our snow muscles yesterday surfing the trails after a foot or more new snow from the nor'easter. We will be back at it later this afternoon to ready things for tomorrow. Have a great day.
1/26/26 Current temp 10 degrees at 6:30 am the high today will be 16--downright balmy after the last two days. The nor'easter that rocked the east coast yesterday and last night delieved about a foot of new snow (hard to gauge given the blowy conditions overnight) and it is still snowing lightly right now, giving us another 3 inches or so by dark, the storm is over as far as we are concerned. Now to dig out. No biggie really, been here/done that countless times before. A foot of snow in Osceola is not paralyzing like it can be in a dense area like NYC. Where to put all that snow?? For the Tug Hill Plateau it's just another garden variety winter day, only now it's getting time to get the roof rake out and add that to the list of chores. Trails were in great shape yesterday and we will roll first to pack these nuts for the future. Expect soft conditions today, like skiing on a pillow of feathers cause this snow was the extra light and fluffy stuff. Have a great day.
1/25/26 Current temp -2 at 6:30 am the high today will be 13. Today will feel warm compared to yesterday but honestly, it didn't match up to all the hype on the news (I love it when the weather predicition comes complete with foreboading musical score) Trails are in great shape, packed and groomed with set tracks it's like Christmas in January here. The nor'easter is set to reach us this afternoon and is expected to bring another foot plus of new snow so early bird gets the worm today. Snowfall rates pick up later in the day and into the evening. Play early and then find a fire to take the chill from your bones and watch the storm. Have a great day.
1/24/26 11:30 am GROOMERS UPDATE: We are OPENING AT NOON. Half price tickets. It's a shame to keep this all to ourselves and grooming took a lot less time that we expected since we did so much rolling and packing yesterday. It's GORGEOUS out there! Just be smart about your layers if you venture out. Goggles and a balaklava are de rigour today and we sell hand warmers, if needed. Hope to see you out there!
Current temp is negative 24 degrees at 6 am, yeesh, and the high will be just 4 degrees, but hey, good news, the sun will be shining. We are deciding to CLOSE TODAY DUE TO EXTREME COLD TEMPS and the fact that Governor Hochul has declared a winter weather state of emergency. Noon will be 1 degree but the wind chill will be -11. Wind chill will remain in the negative digits throughout the day, so we are going to play it safe with grooming, which means covering all skin and taking frequent breaks indoors. I expect grooming chores will be an all day affair at this rate. Yesterday's forecast couldn't have been more off base. We ended up getting over 12 inches of new snow sun up to sun down, falling just within the persistent band of lake effect practically all day, rather than just south of it. Classic lake effect, we saw a few brief moments of sunshine when the band floated a bit north and gave us a momentary break, but that was rare. Most of the day was snowing and blowing, at times with white out conditions. Thomas kept up with the roller, making several rounds throughout the day to pack the trails so the wind didn't blow all our flakes to Boston. I bow to our hearty visitors who enjoyed our crazy winter weather despite the hazard. If you venture out today because you are an unreserved wniter enthusiast, please take care not to get frostbite. Have a great day.
1/23/26 Current temp 16 degrees at 6:45 am this is also the high today as the thermometer goes into freefall with our low tonight -14. It's snowing now and whereas last night when I checked the NYSMesonet we were forecast to get just 3.5 inches of new snow today, the persistent band of lake effect now slumps more southward and our snowfall total has now been upgraded to 5+ by nightfall after waking to a new 4 inches of snow. Classic lake effect, it just depends which way the wind blows. C'est la guerre, Mere Nature. If you are up for a ski, and let's face it, xc skiing is about the only thing you want to do outside in these temperatures, you best come early as the snowfall looks to be more vigorous between 1pm and 7pm. Yesterday afternoon, trails were just the right balance between soft and firm. Thomas will actively groom throughout the day to stay on top of the fresh flakes. Have a great day.
1/22/26 Current temp 27 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 28. We are closed today, Thursday, but we will be grooming the 5-6 new inches of snow we received yeserday and overnight. Plenty of enough to refresh trails before the weekend. Don't let the forecast frigid temps scare you away, cross country skiing is the one thing you can do in this weather without feeling the bite. Bring your balaclava or neck gaiter and googles though. Daily highs will be 15/3/10 for the next three days. Expect squeaky snow. Have a great day.
1/21/26 Current temp 8 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 26 and early sunshine will be replaced with snow clouds this afternoon. We received only a dusting yesterday while points north of us got over 2 feet of new snow. We are still forecasted to get a foot of snow between 1pm today and 1am Saturday, but we shall see if it actually materializes. That much snow over 3 days is easy to manage and doesn't snaggle traffic, so we will gladly take it over getting pounded. Trails are in peak season condition with a fresh layer of flakes over packed powder, set track and wide skate lane. Have a great day.
1/20/26 Current temp 8 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 12. We are CLOSED today because it is Yuesday, not because we are snowed in As expected, the persistent band of lake effect is hovering just north of us and will wobble down long enough to drop a mere 1 or 2 inches of fresh powder by midnight. We are expected to get another 8-10 inches through Friday, but this is nothing compared to the snowfall totals above us and there's no FOMO on our part. We have plenty and are happy to spread the wealth. Have a great day.
1/19/26 Current temp 12 degrees at 5 am the high today wil be 22 with a bit of a breeze and scattered snow showers throughout the day as we enter a winter storm waarning that will last through Wednesday evening. This will be a classic lake effect storm with an oscillating band of lake effect bringing persistent snow to wherever it wobbles and little accumulation south of Camden. The forecast for the epicenter of snowfall keeps moving but still looks to be north of us. It will all depend on wind direction how much snow we will get in Osceola, but it is likely to bring at least a foot of new snow to add to our hefty base of 20 inches, with the bigger 3-4 feet just above us. Today will be light on snow with only an inch expected to fall before closing time, so if you have the day off, better come up today because we are closed tomorrow and travel could get sketchy when snowfall rates are up to 4 inches an hour whereever the persistent band decides to be. Stay tuned and have a great day.
Happy Martin Luther King Day. "We must accept finite disappointment but we must never lost infinite hope." I've been sifting through quotes to mark the day and share, but with so many profound insights on life, love and the importance of standing up for what is right, it is difficult to pick just one. Although he was an imperfect man, I hope more folks than not can channel the strength and hope MLK championed for humanity in his lifetime.
1/18/26 Current temp 18 degrees at 7:45 am the high today will be 23. I'm throwing our entertaining overnight guests under the bus for this late post, but the fondue was great and so was the company. At least it's an easy morning for grooming chores and no plowing necessary. It will be another great day for skiing and no precip today. The big storm that's on the radar is gonna have Watertown and points north of us in its epicenter, so we won't be getting close to the four feet they are warning of with this multiday storm. Trails are in primo condition with packed powder. Have a great day.
1/17/26 Current temp 23 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 22 with light snow showers likely throughout the day adding another 3 or so inches. This may be the only time you hear the phrase nickled and dimed as a compliment, but Mother Nature has been kindly peppering us with just enough fresh flakes to make trails pristine and sparkly and a few inches on the daily is a lot easier to manage grooming and plowing than the big dumps. Today is going to be another sweet day for skiing with set tracks and corduroy skate lanes with hardly a stick or pine needle in your way. It's almost too easy on days like this. Have a great day.
1/16/26 Current temp 5 degrees at 7 am we will be in the double digits by opening time with a high of 22 degrees today. Mother Nature has decided to honor this long holiday weekend with primo conditions. Today will be a crisp and sparkling snow free day (can it be we will see the sun today??) Then the next three days are set to bring occasional and scattered light snow showers adding up to a mere several new inches, just enough to refresh the trails each day, but not enough to make travel hazardous. What January thaw? That's just a faded memory here. Our base is 20 inches and it is definately winter in Osceola, so check our two cameras (see links above) and don't believe the green grass where you are. Today's spectacular trail conditions include set tracks for classic striders and wide corduroy lane for skaters plus a dusting of fresh snow on top of firm packed powder. It doesn't get much better than this. Have a great day.
I think Ma Nature would appreciate a few inspirational quotes from Martin Luther King to remind us of this moment in history: "Unity has never meant uniformity." Of course Mother Nature knows the absolute value of biodiversity. "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools." "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." "The quality not the longevity of one's life is what's important." "The surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others." Chose light and love everyday--is it just me or are xc skiers especially good at doing this because we get out and enjoy the natural world and test our human condition every day we put on skis.
1/15/26 Currrent temp 26 degrees at 7 am things will only drop throughout the day to single digits by tonight. Last night's rain turned into wintery mix then into heavy wet snow, so the colder temps today will be appreciated as they bring finer flakes of powder to mix in with the firm stuff, not a bad combo actually. Trails are well packed and skate skiing yesterday was surprisingly firm despite the warm temps. We are CLOSED today except for overnight lodgers as it is Thursday but we will be grooming trails for the weekend and more snow is predicted throughout the day and tomorrow, adding another 6 inches or so before the weekend commences. We'll take that. Have a great day.
1/14/26 Current temp 38 degrees at 7 am the high today will be a balmy 40 and temps remain above freezing until 6 pm tonight when the tide begins to turn, so there is a moratorium on grooming until tomorrow. Considered closing today to preserve the trails, but with 8-9 inches coming tonight through tomorrow, any deep ridges made due to soft and warm conditions today will be a faded memory tomorrow, just wear your Gore-Tex if you plan to play today. Wintery mix/rain this afternoon will change into all snow by 7pm and this is perfect timing for the long weekend. Have a great day.
1/13/26 Current temp 30 degrees at 7:45 am the high today will be 36. Reminder we are CLOSED Tuesdays and Thursdays except for the upcoming school break/President's week. Last night we got another 3 inches for a total yesterday of 4-5 inches, which is the good news because we were really jonzing for fresh snow after the long hot January summer we just experienced. Sadly, we need to suffer through another short warm up before the next winter storm brings us more of the good stuff. Temps will remain above freezing today through Wednesday evening, when a nor-easter pushes through and combines with some good old lake effect to give us another 4-5 inches of fresh flakes. This is perfectly timed to set us up nicely for the holiday weekend. Have a great day.
1/12/26 Current temp 23 degrees the high today will be 30. Hooray, we got fresh flakes yesterday and today will be more of the same with snowfall rate increasing in the afternoon expected to add another 3-4 inches on top of the 1+ that fell yesterday. This is more than enough to refresh trails after the rain and warm temps we suffered through (Hey Sue, that snow dance actually works, we should do it more often) Thomas was able to fluff up the top layer of crust yesterday to make trails surprisingly skiable, but if you have today off, things will be exponentially better today. Skater will be loving life. No set track until enough inches have fallen, but trails are smooth and flat and we will thank the first visitors who will be our altruistic human tracksetters today. Have a great day.
1/11/26 Current temp 30 degrees at 7 am this is also the high today. At long last, we are opening back up, though conditions are honestly not the best of the season. Our base took a hit with last night's rain and warm temps, so we are down to 17 inches at the NYS Mesonet weather station. Packed trails aren't going anywhere, but it will be a day of scratching them with the Ginzu to make fluffy sno-cone material for your skiing pleasure. Good thing the Ginzu groomer has dozens of sharp knives to refresh the surface. Thomas will tackle the flats first--Malloy Brook Trail and the lower loop., then on to the hills and back forty. It will be fast conditions and probably not the best day for beginners. Take care in our parking lot. We have added sand to the upper lot, but it is still glare ice under that. Luckily, the lake effect machine is ramping up for another deposit, but this will not be a major storm, but rather a multi-day weather event. We hope to see 6-8 inches of fresh snow beginning this afternoon, through Tuesday. Have a great day.
1/10/26 GROOMER'S UPDATE 8:30 am: as much as it hurts my heart, we will remain CLOSED today. Too much trailwork to be done before trails are up to Thomas' standard for skiing and it's never a good sign when the groomer gets stuck on glare ice in the parking lot. Trails are heavily debris strewn from the recent high winds and will take all day to clear and reset. If we were Winona and you were skiing for free, you would get what you get and like it. But when you are paying for groomed trails you expect a certain degree of quality and that's today's work. ALL day. But we are keeping a hopeful eye on tomorrow's forecast for precipitation. New snow would be greatly appreciated, Ma. Have a great day.
Current temp 33 degrees at 7:30 am. At this point our decision is to remain CLOSED TODAY as much as it pains me. The parking lot is glare ice, and right now the challenge is getting the grooming equipment up our hills in order to refurbish the crusty layer left behind from rain and warm weather. Grooming when temps are above freezing is to some a cardinal sin, and the goal is to improve trail conditions, not make them worse. When Thomas returns from his morning rounds I will update this post. Fingers crossed, we can open today with a 2 hour delay. Have a great day.
1/9/26 Current temp 37 degrees at 7:15 am the high today will be 43. The bad news first: we are CLOSED TODAY. Warm temps and rain will not be good for the trails and the best thing to do is stay off of them until this winter weather hiccup passes. High wind advisory on the Tug Hill also prompts me to urge you to find another place to play today and we hope see you this weekend? The good news: they are dialing back the amount of rain we are expected to receive today and temps will drop enough tonight that it looks like we will be able to get onto the trails to groom for tomorrow, good thing too because Thomas is chomping at the bit. So we expect to be online again for ski fun and OPEN SATURDAY and SUNDAY...even welcoming a few new inches of snow Sunday. Snow depth measures 23 inches at the NYS Mesonet weather station so we are excited for some fresh snow to top this base. Have a great day.
1/8/26 Current temp 32 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 36. Reminder we are CLOSED on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS We will be closed again tomorrow, FRIDAY due to Mother Nature's lack of cooperation with disappointing warm temps and rain throughout the day. The decision to close is never an easy one, but skier safety and trail preservation are always taken into consideration. Mist, drizzle, and fog with temperatures near or just below freezing make roads slick and trails icy, and Thomas is unable to refurbish this crust until temps fall enough to bring the grooming equipment back out again. Ground fog over dense cold snow pack requires cautious driving. Rain is just plain terrible for snow, but we will weather this balmy time out with more than 2 feet of packed powder stored and once the water has leeched from the snow and temps return to proper winter ones, we will be back in business. The extended forecast continues to shift and there is a possibility we will be open Saturday or Sunday. I will let you know as soon as I know. Have a great day.
1/7/26 7:54 am GROOMER'S UPDATE: Uh oh, the power of suggestion is a formidable thing. It's been decided and he's not gonna change his mind. We are closed through Friday, perhaps Saturday as well, I will keep you posted. We will be at the center today, J., so you can pick up your freshly hot waxed skis, but who knows where we will be after that? I sense a roadtrip coming on. We're closed on TTHs anyway and Friday is forecast to be the warmest day with a high of 45 and raining all day, so Thomas suggests you go to Winona, BREIA, or Inman Gulf and degrade their trails instead, lol. Whatever you do, have a great day.
Current temp 34 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 35. Thomas is grounded today. Mandatory time out from grooming. Yesterday he refreshed all trails before it got too warm. The NYS Mesonet weather station on site shows our snow depth has compressed from 30 inches into 26 and shows rain turning into snow by 10am but this will leave only a trace of new snow. The next three days don't look so hot either (that's just a figure of speech, actually the high will be yuck, 45 degrees on Friday.) Maybe we will take an impromptu trip to NYC? Florida? IDK, but it sure is tempting since there will be no grooming until Sunday at best. Oh well, plenty of other chores to focus on. Have a great day.
1/6/26 Current temp 12 degrees at 7:15 am the high today will be 35 with rain/wintery mix coming this afternoon. We are CLOSED today because it is a Tuesday and the holiday break is over, not because we are heading into a warm up. Yes, the extended forecast looks balmy, but do not fear, Osceola's hefty snowpack will survive this warm up. Stay tuned here for trail conditions the next five days and take a peek at our cameras if you see green grass where you are. Then load up the car and head to Tug HIll for a playdate. Have a great day.
1/5/26 Current temp 12 degrees at 6:45 am the high today will be 25. Kids are back to school but if you are still on vacation, today will be a great day to ski. Expecting only 3-4 new inches of snow by 7pm, the trails are well packed and groomed after our latest big dump and Thomas will smooth out this new snow as well. Set track and skate lane equally sweet. Have a great day.
1/4/26 Current temp 6 degrees at 6:30 am the high today will be 20. Thank goodness we only received 2 inches additional snow overnight, to top off the 20 inches new we wrestled with yesterday (on top of the 10 inches we got the day before and had barely packed down). It was the lightest, fluffiest snow I have seen this year and one would think that would make it easier to work with. Nope. It was like herding cats and packing feathers. And it came down ALL DAY LONG never tapering off in the afternoon as forecast, so we spent sun up until well after sundown tangling with it on the trails and in the parking lots. The roller got stuck on Osceola U. I drove my sled into the drink on the end of Nice and Easy and Thomas had to winch it out with the Kubota. Good thing we are slightly deranged and like this kind of stuff because it was a day of conflict. Only three types of conflict: man vs. man (in this case, wife), man vs. nature, and man vs. himself. We flushed through them all yesterday, all day long to bring you skiable trails. Two thumbs up to the intrepid souls who made it out yesterday. Today will be a walk in the park compared to that. We will continue to pack and roll this morning and it's anybody's guess how well that will go. Hopefully the fluff has compressed a bit overnight and is more managable. Once things are packed well enough, Thomas will haul out the Ginzu and begin the finishing touches, but this is a fruitless battle if it's dragging through feathers, so again, patience rules the day and wider skis win the race. Early bird gets a mouth full of snow and skaters will be haters. But all winter enthusiasts will love this jam because it is positively beautiful and awe inspiring out there. Thank you, Mother Nature, for the blessings you bestow on us. Have a great day.
1/3/26 Current temp 16 degrees at 6:45 am the high today will be 20. Deja vu all over again, more plowing and packing today. Right now we are getting heavy lake effect snow which will taper off around noon and promises to drop another 8 or so inches for a total of about a foot of new fluff since closing time yesterday. We are swimming in it and will hang ten on our sleds, followed by the roller and with luck, the Ginzu later this afternoon for that smooth corduroy we know you enjoy. Patience, grasshopper...it takes time to pack this powder, so again classic skiers and wider skis are the choice over skating today. Tomorrow promises only a trace of new snow, so skate lane will improve with time. Drive safe as the highway departments do their version of snow management too. Have a great day.
1/2/2026 Current temp 10 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 20. We were on the edge of the big dump last night and Ma Nature gave us a mere 9 inches new fluff, so we were not the grand winners this time but we are not complaining. Far easier to manage when it's not in the double digits. It will be another primo day for the bavkcountry and classic ski enthusiasts as we work to pack this very light and airy snow into the trails. Skaters will want to sleep in and wait for the second half of the day, or even tomorrow when things have a chance to properly firm up. It's beautiful out there, with no wind the snow still clings to the trees. Best you come and see it for yourself. Have a great day.
1/1/2026 Current temp 10 degrees at 6:45 am the high today will be 12. Happy New Year! WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY FOR THE TWO WEEK SCHOOL BREAK, INCLUDING TODAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY.
Only a slight chance of light snow showers today, trails will be still be soft and fluffy from yeserday's largess and the few new inches we received overnight. We will again roll to pack the trailes, then haul out the Ginzu to set tracks and skate lane. Skaters were high and dry yesterday with over 2 foot of new snow to tangle with, but backcountry boondockers were in heaven gliding on a cloud and taking on even the hairest hills like Screamer and The Wall. Felt a bit like going down the escalator on skis with powder up to your knees. But what a difference a day makes, as the snow settles and the flakes transform and we continue to work the trails, conditions will still be soft but we are out of the messy part of grooming after a storm now. Hope you can ring in the new year with a heart healthy ski today. Wishing all the best health and happiness in the new year. Have a great day.
12/31/25 Current temp 18 degrees at 7:45 am the high today will be 22. WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY FOR THE TWO WEEK SCHOOL BREAK, INCLUDING NEW YEAR'S DAY. This big dump is a great way to ring in the new year. Just came in from plowing the lots and it is coming down so fast I could start all over again, but it's time to switch over to the trails. My measure at 5 am was 8 inches of new snow, which has increased to 15 now and it shows now sign of stopping anytime soon. Our NYS Mesonet weather stations predicts another 10 inches of snow before the day is done, so we will be rolling and packing snow throughout the day. Needless to say, trail conditions will be pillowy today. Bring your fat skis and come experience the winter wonderland that is Osceola! Have a great day.
12/30/25 Current temp 13 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 17. WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY FOR THE TWO WEEK SCHOOL BREAK, INCLUDING NEW YEAR'S DAY. OK, don't shoot the messenger, but this is definately a pick day for the heartiest of skiers--fortunately xc skiing is one of the few things you can do today without freezing your tukiss off. Wind chill is negative two right now so you will want to add a balaklava and goggles today and hustle across the open field and into the wooded trails for the buffer they offer from the gusting winds. It's hard to tell how many inches we actually received overnight because every flake has either piled up in drifts or is on its way to Kansas. If you haven't read Kristin Hannah's novel about the dust bowl, I highly recommend it and the landscape today is very reminiscent of the harsh conditions our midwest pioneers suffered through in the 1930s. Plowing the lots was a cinch; the wind practically did the whole job for me. Grooming trails is a bit more of a challenge with spots of deep drift alternating with icy patches that need to be ground up by the YTS Ginzu's multiple knives: the goal being to pack and spread the soft stuff to cover the crusty stuff from yesterday's warm up. Wish us luck we are heading back out, and snuggle back into your bed and listen to that crazy wind howl. Wind gusts taper off a bit as the day progresses so no need to be the early bird today. Have a great day.
12/29/25 Current temp 35 at 7 am the high today will be 39 with the thermometer remaining above freezing until midday when the rain begins to transition into snow. WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY FOR THE TWO WEEK SCHOOL BREAK, INCLUDING NEW YEAR'S DAY. It was a soaker last night so Thomas has a mandatory time out from grooming today. With our hefty base trails still have continuous coverage, but let's be honest, today is a slog. Soft and slushy underfoot, wet and windy in the air, today is a good day to rest up for what is to come. The next winter storm warning promises to stack up a few FEET of snow in the coming week. This is an extended weather event which makes managing all this new snow easier than when it dumps all at once, but still makes traveling hazardous. Blowing winds and persistent bands of lake effect can make driving a challenge, so if you are a hard core ski enthusiast and intrepid spirit, keep an eye on the doppler radar and take care as you make your way to Osceola. Have a great day.
12/28/25 Current temp 8 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 32 with mostly cloudy skies. WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY FOR THE TWO WEEK SCHOOL BREAK, INCLUDING NEW YEAR'S DAY. Luckily, the thermometer doesn't rise to freezing until this evening so we expect another great great day of skiing today before the next weather event brings us a wintery mix turning into all snow by Monday late afternoon/evening. Trails are fresh packed powder and conditions are excellent. Today will be noticably firmer for the skating set and classic striders are still in the zone for a fantastic ski. Have a great day.
GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF A HOT WAX TREATMENT THIS WINTER
At the beginning of each ski season when you are dusting off your skis and heading back to the trails to catch your best glide it's important to have a fresh coat of wax on your skis to keep from sticking. Even "waxless skis" need conditioning...like your face needs daily moisturizing, (especially in the drying winter air) so too your ski base needs a layer of protection to keep the snow crystals out of your base. Fresh snowflakes can act like a million little knives against the bottom of your ski and a hard, durable layer of wax can help return your base to factory condition. We sell universal glide wax for daily application, and if this is still working for you then all is good. But if you didn't treated your skis to a hot wax at the end of the season...or in several seasons...or since you first got your skis over 20 years ago...you may want to treat yourself this season (and remember, we sell new and used skis as well, so it might be time to upgrade your glide??) Don't be a Herman and clomp on Frankenboots especially on the warm days, give your skis the spa treatment they deserve. In most cases, we will need them overnight, so plan this into your schedule. Drop your sticks at the ski center no later than 4:30 pm for a hot wax, and you can pick them up first thing (10 am) next day. It takes time for the wax to cool slowly and that's the ticket, so patience, grasshopper. Give your skis the spa treatment they (and you) deserve! $25 a pair
12/27/25 Current temp 17 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 27. WE ARE OPEN EVERYDAY FOR THE TWO WEEK SCHOOL BREAK, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS DAY. Lucky sevens and manna from heaven, the clipper brought us 7 new inches of snow to refresh the trails. Thomas will roll first and follow with the Ginzu and tracksetter. This is the perfect precip for sculpting so expect a blemish free track and corduroy lane. What a day to get out and play. Partly sunny and brilliantly white, bring your sunglasses. Today will be a primo day for classic striders. Skate lane will be much slower than yesterday (which was very, very FAST) but debris free, lol. Have a great day.
12/26/25 Current temp negative 1 at 7 am the high today will be 18. WE ARE OPEN EVERYDAY FOR THE TWO WEEK SCHOOL BREAK, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS DAY. Today will be the calm before the winter storm heading in late afternoon and into the evening. Did you see that beautiful pink sky? Red sky in the morning, sailor's warning. This is a nor'easter, so we will get more snow back home in the southern hills than on the Tug Hill Plateau, but NYSMesonet gives us 4-6 new inches of snow by tomorrow. Yes, please and thank you, we'll take that. Looking forward to some fresh powder to mix in. Our base is 10 inches so we are still in the game but always appreciate the freshies. Trails are fast and firm today with old snow ground into snow cone consistency.Skaters were loving it yesterday and classic striders were getting their best glide. Today will be more of the same. Have a great day.
GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF A HOT WAX TREATMENT THIS WINTER
At the beginning of each ski season when you are dusting off your skis and heading back to the trails to catch your best glide it's important to have a fresh coat of wax on your skis to keep from sticking. Even "waxless skis" need conditioning...like your face needs daily moisturizing, (especially in the drying winter air) so too your ski base needs a layer of protection to keep the snow crystals out of your base. Fresh snowflakes can act like a million little knives against the bottom of your ski and a hard, durable layer of wax can help return your base to factory condition. We sell universal glide wax for daily application, and if this is still working for you then all is good. But if you didn't treated your skis to a hot wax at the end of the season...or in several seasons...or since you first got your skis over 20 years ago...you may want to treat yourself this season (and remember, we sell new and used skis as well, so it might be time to upgrade your glide??) Don't be a Herman and clomp on Frankenboots especially on the warm days, give your skis the spa treatment they deserve. In most cases, we will need them overnight, so plan this into your schedule. Drop your sticks at the ski center no later than 4:30 pm for a hot wax, and you can pick them up first thing (10 am) next day. It takes time for the wax to cool slowly and that's the ticket, so patience, grasshopper. Give your skis the spa treatment they (and you) deserve! $25 a pair
12/25/25 Current temp 26 at 7:30 am the high today will be 32 with dry but mostly cloudy skies. WE ARE OPEN EVERYDAY FOR THE TWO WEEK SCHOOL BREAK, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS DAY. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it. Whether you are heading to church, opening presents, or it's just another day in Whoville to you, getting a ski in should top your list of things to do today. We are here and Thomas is working to make the trails soft and smooth for you to get your glide on. Trails will be firm and fast in the morning and soften up a bit as the day gets warmer. Not a bad gift, thanks, Mother Nature. Have a great day.
12/24/25 Current temp 33 degrees at 6:30 am, the thermometer is only dropping now with temps in the 20s during opening hours today. WE ARE OPEN EVERYDAY FOR THE TWO WEEK SCHOOL BREAK, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS DAY. Mostly cloudy, the cloud cover will decrease this afternoon and we hope to see a bit of sunshine today and tomorrow. Gusty winds ahave died down and a chance of light snow showers will bring only a trace of new snow today. Trails were groomed yesterday and with a mere half inch of new snow overnight, Thomas will head out later this morning when temps drop enough to properly groom. Trails will be firm and fast today with the wet snow and graupel that fell. This sno cone and bring some maple syrup if you want to make yourself a sugary treat apres ski. Merry Christmas eve to those who celebrate. Skiing is a great way to prep for those big holiday meals and all the energy that goes into opening gifts and hosting out-of-town family, so stop over and get your glide on. Have a great day.
12/23/25 Current temp 27 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 36. WE ARE OPEN EVERYDAY FOR THE TWO WEEK SCHOOL BREAK, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS DAY. A dusting of new snow fell this morning and is forecast to be covered with another 3-4 inches new snow by nightfall. The threat for light rain, yuck, is not until long after we are closed for the day, hopefully changing back into snowfall in the wee hours of the night. Today will be a warm one, with temps rising above freezing by noon so be sure to apply a coat of glide wax today, or we can hook you up. This is a good day for beginners not just because of the balmy air, but also because the warm snow will be slow. It will also be a good workout day for skaters. We hosted a last minute schedule change for high school skate race yesterday and the feedback from the kids was great skate conditions, so early bird will get the worm today. Hope to see you in Osceola. Have a great day.
GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF A HOT WAX TREATMENT THIS WINTER
At the beginning of each ski season when you are dusting off your skis and heading back to the trails to catch your best glide it's important to have a fresh coat of wax on your skis to keep from sticking. Even "waxless skis" need conditioning...like your face needs daily moisturizing, (especially in the drying winter air) so too your ski base needs a layer of protection to keep the snow crystals out of your base. Fresh snowflakes can act like a million little knives against the bottom of your ski and a hard, durable layer of wax can help return your base to factory condition. We sell universal glide wax for daily application, and if this is still working for you then all is good. But if you didn't treated your skis to a hot wax at the end of the season...or in several seasons...or since you first got your skis over 20 years ago...you may want to treat yourself this season (and remember, we sell new and used skis as well, so it might be time to upgrade your glide??) Don't be a Herman and clomp on Frankenboots especially on the warm days, give your skis the spa treatment they deserve. In most cases, we will need them overnight, so plan this into your schedule. Drop your sticks at the ski center no later than 4:30 pm for a hot wax, and you can pick them up first thing (10 am) next day. It takes time for the wax to cool slowly and that's the ticket, so patience, grasshopper. Give your skis the spa treatment they (and you) deserve! $25 a pair
12/22/25 Current temp 17 degrees at 6:30 am the high today will be 30 with a slight chance of light snow showers. We are officially in winter and over the hump so days are now getting a bit longer, hooray. WE ARE OPEN EVERYDAY FOR THE TWO WEEK SCHOOL BREAK, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS DAY. Trails conditions are primo and Christmas will be white in Osceola. We received 3-4 inches of new snow yesterday and overnight. Best Christmas present ever. Have a great day.
12/21/25 Current temp 29 degrees at 7 am this is also the high with temps gradually dropping to 24 by closing time and 10 degrees for our overnight low. A few flakes in the air as I type, we expect light scattered snow showers especially this afternoon to add another inch or two of fresh powder. We'll take that. Feedback from our skiers yesterday was that I undersold the trail conditions. It is truly hard to believe how excellent the skiing is, especially since that warm front knocked everyone offline for snow fun except the Tug Hill Plateau and the Adirondaks. We have been blessed with fresh powder on the heels of that rainy warm up and trails are firm yet pillowy. Now that it's officially WINTER, you must come see for yourself. We are OPEN FOR THE NEXT 14 DAYS STRAIGHT FOR THE HOLIDAY BREAK, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS DAY. So if you are home visiting relatives or somewhere further away but need a break from the visiting relatives, come get your glide on. Or bring the whole extended family and make new memories. We have snowshoes too if skiing isn't your thing. Forest bathing in the winter is something everyone needs to do to avoid getting SAD. Have a great day.
12/20/25 Current temp 19 degrees at 6:30 am the high today will flirt with freezing so bring your glide wax (or we can hook you up). Mostly cloudy skies but fortunately the gusty winds have abated. Hard to get an accurate read on how many new inches of snow we got yesterday and into the night with all that crazty wind, but best guess is 4-5 inches. First job of the day will be to check all trails for downed trees/branches, then roll, then Ginzu. The fresh snow is a happy addition to the firm base, still averaging a foot thick. despite the mini spring we just experienced. That killed our snow pack in Smyrna, but little ol' Osceola still has plenty of snow. Have a great day.
12/19/25 Current temp 46 at 7:30 am this is also the high and luckily the low tonight is back into the teens. We are CLOSED today because waterskiing should be done on a lake not on land. Fortunately, rain turns to snow this afternoon with up to 6 new inches forecast to fall and the weekend looks pretty decent with temps back below freezing. Never fear, Thomas has been packing trails since Thanksgiving and over 45 inches of snowfall since then is now still a good foot thick where trails have been established and any thin spots can be patched. This spot of summer will not be the end of the season before winter even starts. Have a great day.
12/18/2025 Current temp 22 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 41 with mostly sunny skies. We are CLOSED today because it is THURSDAY and tomorrow because it will be even warmer with rain likely before the warm front moves along (nothing to see here) and turns back to snow in the wee hours of the morning. Good time to get your last minute shopping done. Have a great day.
12/17/25 Current temp 20 degrees at 6:30 am the high today will be 36 but we are open for those who like to ski in shorts and a tee shirt--it's December and we're Spring skiing in Autumn, go figure. Don't shoot the messenger, but we have a brief December thaw coming our way and will be closed tomorrow and Friday because of it. Today through Friday early afternoon will be mostly above freezing with some rain Thursday night into Friday morning before changing back into snow and cold temps, luckily just in time for the weekend. High winds will accompany this warm front. This means Thomas gets a mandatory time out on grooming and will just have to wait patiently until the wet leeches out of our packed base and the thermometer returns to below freezing. At least the timing of this warm up is fortunate and won't impact the weekend. We should be back in good order by then with our hefty base getting a coating of new snowfall Friday afternoon helping to refresh the trails. Have a great day.
12/16/25 Current temp 18 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 24 with mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance of light snow shower this morning. It's Tuesday and so we are closed. Spruce has his first vet appointment today and making scones is on my list of things to do on this day off. Have a great day.
12/15/25 Happy Monday. Current temp 7 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 23. Our brief glimpse of sunshine yesterday was just that and we are back to cloud cover bringing light snow showers beginning this afternoon and continuing into the evening. Only expected to add another 2-3 inches this is the light, fluffy kind of snow. Trails are packed powder and we will continue to bat down this pillowy stuff. Have a great day.
12/14/25 Current temp 17 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 29 and we will see yet another day of light snow showers adding just another few inches before sunset. It's a winter wonderland in Osceola and the daily snowfall is adding up. Snow depth at the weather station on site is 20 inches. Trails are packed powder and we continue to work to widen where possible. Classic striders are loving life and the skaters are getting a good workout. Glad we are missing the big dump north of us where they will get more than a foot of snow. Hope I haven't just jinxed us. Have a great day.
12/13/25 Current temp 18 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 29 with snowclouds overhead. Deja vu all over again, we have another day of light snowfall adding a few new inches by the end of the day. Sounds like Sunday will be more of the same. Primo mid-winter conditions before meterological winter even begins. Two thumbs up in our book. Trails are well packed and soft but firm from the combination of layers new powder and graupel. Plenty enough base to set classic tracks and a smooth wide skate lane. Have a great day.
GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF A HOT WAX TREATMENT THIS WINTER
At the beginning of each ski season when you are dusting off your skis and heading back to the trails to catch your best glide it's important to have a fresh coat of wax on your skis to keep from sticking. Even "waxless skis" need conditioning...like your face needs daily moisturizing, (especially in the drying winter air) so too your ski base needs a layer of protection to keep the snow crystals out of your base. Fresh snowflakes can act like a million little knives against the bottom of your ski and a hard, durable layer of wax can help return your base to factory condition. We sell universal glide wax for daily application, and if this is still working for you then all is good. But if you didn't treated your skis to a hot wax at the end of the season...or in several seasons...or since you first got your skis over 20 years ago...you may want to treat yourself this season (and remember, we sell new and used skis as well, so it might be time to upgrade your glide??) Don't be a Herman and clomp on Frankenboots especially on the warm days, give your skis the spa treatment they deserve. In most cases, we will need them overnight, so plan this into your schedule. Drop your sticks at the ski center no later than 4:30 pm for a hot wax, and you can pick them up first thing (10 am) next day. It takes time for the wax to cool slowly and that's the ticket, so patience, grasshopper. Give your skis the spa treatment they (and you) deserve! $25 a pair
12/12/25 Current temp 5 degrees at 6:30 am the high today will be 27 and the snow clouds are back, but we are feeling a bit like Goldilocks this time, with the big snow dumping above and below us today and throughout this weekend. We are getting plenty and it's a lot easier to manage a hand full of inches than FEET of snow at a time. A dusting of new snow overnight will get an additional 3-5 new before the sun sets. Thomas will set tracks this morning and continue to widen the skate lane. Trails are not to soft and not too hard--just right. Time to strap on the skis and play. Have a great day.
12/11/2025 Current temp 17 at 7:30 am the high today will be 18. After 2 days of solid snowfall, it's nice to see a break in the clouds. It's a gorgeous moonscape outside, the blanket of new snow smooth and wavy from the wind. Must get some photos, I always seem to forget to do that. Probably good that we are CLOSED TODAY (Tuesdays and Thursdays with plenty of exceptions, lol) because it will be another full day of managing snow to get the trails back into prime skiable condition. Thomas will roll first, then trot out the Ginzu to whip the trails into corduroy glory and set tracks. We are still marveling at these amazing conditions for early season--it's still autumn after all--13 inches new snow on top of approx. 35 total inches this season. Have a great day, hope we see you tomorrow.
12/10/2025 Current temp 25 degrees at7:30 am the high today will be 34. I'm fighting with my laptop so this post comes to you via my cell which is always fun since my eyesight is going, ironically because, in part at least, of my cell. Anyhoo, we recieved approx 2 inches of snow overnight and expecting another 5-6 before dark. Temps rise above freezing for a few hours starting around 11 am so it will be warm and slushly conditions on the trails today. No worrieis for the long run though with the sturdy shelf of packed powder Thomas has been building sice Thanksgiving. My records show we have recieved about 2 feet of snow so far this season since it started sticking around and piling up, so you can tell when you have stepped off that shelf into the unpacked snow which reads a depth of 10" at the NYS Mesonet weather station on site. We are open and Thomas will groom this morning before things get too warm. Have a great day.
12/9/2025 Current temp 6 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 23 with mostly cloudy skies bringing light snow this afternon. REMINDER: We are CLOSED TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS throughout the season (EXCEPT FOR overnight lodgers, season pass holders, groups and appointments! Also open 7 days a week during the three weeks of winter school breaks at end of December and Presidents week in February) so we can manage appointments, tasks at home and other adulting chores. We are happy to make adjustments for folks who are traveling from afar, so don't be shy about reaching out and scheduling an appointment. No excuse too small for us to avoid our other chores and instead focus on our work in Osceola. OK, back to business. We have a winter storm watch promising to drop up to 18 inches of new snow between this afternoon and Friday morning. This is a crockpot storm: slow and steady, no need to panic. Perfect set up for another great weekend. I'll keep you posted as it shapes up. Have a great day.
12/8/2025 Thanks Brian, for the alert this didn't post on time today: Current temp -1 at 7 am the high today will be a brisk 16 degrees, but sunshine will prevail. Good day to linger over your cup o' joe and get a later start. Thomas groomed at the end of the day yesterday and will get back to it as soon as his appointment to get new tires is done to give the few inches that fell after that the corduroy treatment. Trail conditions are exceptional for this time of year. It's not even meteorological winter yet, but it is my birthday, Happy Birthday to me. Have a great day.
12/7/2025 Current temp 26 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 28. Light snow showers beginning midday expected to add about three inches to our solid base. Trails are in great condition and Thomas plans to set track on a few trails. Folks visiting yesterday gave the trail conditions rave reviews and today might even be better with the temperature a few degrees cooler. Avoid the holiday shopping crowds and come ski with us instead today. Have a great day.
GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF A HOT WAX TREATMENT THIS WINTER
At the beginning of each ski season when you are dusting off your skis and heading back to the trails to catch your best glide it's important to have a fresh coat of wax on your skis to keep from sticking. Even "waxless skis" need conditioning...like your face needs daily moisturizing, (especially in the drying winter air) so too your ski base needs a layer of protection to keep the snow crystals out of your base. Fresh snowflakes can act like a million little knives against the bottom of your ski and a hard, durable layer of wax can help return your base to factory condition. We sell universal glide wax for daily application, and if this is still working for you then all is good. But if you didn't treated your skis to a hot wax at the end of the season...or in several seasons...or since you first got your skis over 20 years ago...you may want to treat yourself this season (and remember, we sell new and used skis as well, so it might be time to upgrade your glide??) Don't be a Herman and clomp on Frankenboots especially on the warm days, give your skis the spa treatment they deserve. In most cases, we will need them overnight, so plan this into your schedule. Drop your sticks at the ski center no later than 4:30 pm for a hot wax, and you can pick them up first thing (10 am) next day. It takes time for the wax to cool slowly and that's the ticket, so patience, grasshopper. Give your skis the spa treatment they (and you) deserve! $25 a pair
12/6/2025 OPENING DAY WINTER 2025-26 Current temp 17 degrees at 7 am the high today will be 31. We couldn't have asked for better conditions for opening weekend, which is a good thing because Ma Nature doesn't always cooperate. The day will begin mostly sunny with chance of snow showers increasing after the sun sets. Light snow showers will continue off and on into Sunday and Monday but only add a few new inches--not enough to make dirving a hazard but just enough to create a winter wonderland scene. Snow depth measures 9 inches at the NYS Mesonet weather station on site, but Thomas has been packing the trails since Thanksgiving and our base of packed powder is solid. Yesterday he took out the Ginzu groomer for the first time to zen garden in the snow. The result: beautiful wide corduroy for your classic and skate skiing pleasure. Hope you can make it to Osceola to play today or tomorrow. Have a great day.
We are now carrying Kelly and Chris Whitehead's maple products for apres ski or snack break: Maple glazed nuts, seeds, crunch puffs, pretzel bites, and granola--yummo! Makes a great gift or stocking stuffer too.
12/5/25 Current temp, yikes, -10 at 7:45 am, the high today will be 20 but may feel a touch warmer with plenty of sunshine. Lots to do today to get ready because we are OPENING tomorrow! Trails will be in tip top shape with all this early snow we have been blessed with and Thomas' endless desire to pack it away like a squirrel storing nuts. Hope to see you in Osceola this weekend. Have a great day.
12/4/25 Current temp 27 degrees at 8 am this is also the high and tonight's low will be brrr, negative four. Early morning snowfall adds 3.5 new inches of snow with another 2-3 forecast to fall before 7 pm. Thomas will pack this and we are looking forward to perfect weather and trail conditions for our OPENING WEEKEND. We haven't opened this early since we took over OTHXCSC for Hugh. Hope to see you soon. Have a great day.
Please note: Our new credit card processing machine is being shipped overnight so we hope to be up and running to accept cc payments by opening weekend. However, we still remain a dual pricing small family business, so customers will pay more when using a credit card, and less when using cash. We still pay fees, but so do you. Thumbs up on our modern banking system. I remember when I had a savings account as a kid that earned me 8%. That kind of encouragement to save is no longer part of our economy. I'm no economist, but I believe it's important to live within your means and spend less than you bring in. I hate credit cards, but this is the world we live in. Sigh, sorry for the soapbox. We also accept bitcoin and green stamps.
12/3/25 Current temp 10 degrees at 6 am the high today will be 30 with partly sunny skies. Plow truck is back in operation so there is work to be done today to clear the lots from yesterday's 5 +/- new inches of snow. That's a big relief. Equipment failure is part of this job, but it's a stress point every time. Nobody likes a set back. Good thing it was a weekday and before we officially opened. Thomas will hit the trails to pack this beautiful manna from heaven and I will hit the parking lot. Expect trails to be in amazing condition this weekend. We are excited to be officially OPEN FOR THE SEASON THIS WEEKEND, with one more round of snow expected before that. In the meantime, have a great day.
Please note: We are without credit card processing cababilities until next week, so please bring cash or personal check.
12/2/25 Current temp 22 at 7:30 am the high today will be 30 with snowfall throughout the day adding another 4-5 inches to the 6" base. We've receved approx 16 inches total since the snow began sticking, which Thomas has been saving through packing with sleds and roller. With another 4-6 expected to fall this Thursday, we are definately planning to OPEN THIS WEEKEND, possibly as early as FRIDAY. This is shaping up to be the perfect winter so far (I know, not saying much, we aren't far into it, so hope I haven't jinxed it) Hugh always said gimme 3-5 inches every 3-5 days, over 3-5 foot dumps like we were dealt last year--so much easier to manage. That is, when your equipment is working. Our snowplow conked just after the lot was plowed yesterday and is currently in the shop, feeling a bit under the weather. Hopefully just a little cold and not the flu. Perfect timing, really. Good times. No worries. Have a great day.
12/1/25 Current temp 22 degrees at 8:30 the high today will be 24 with milky sunshine it's a beautiful day. The snow is sparkling and the top layer is a perfect mix of powder and graupel from yesterday's warm temps. The forecast is for more cold weather and several new inches of snow (Tuesday) so we are planning to be OPEN THIS COMING WEEKEND. Thomas has rolled the new snowfall several times since Thanksgiving so we have a solid but thin base throughout the trail system, no bare or wet spots visible. If these conditions continue, we will definately be opening-- hopefully for the seaso-- as long as more snow and cold temps persist. Please note: We are currently without a credit card processor. Working on setting up with a new company as a result of our current provider TSYS (boo, thumbs down) charged us over $750 in fees, (including s $450 "infrastructure fee" last month) since we last swipped a card in March, so prepare to pay in cash or personal check if you still have one of those, lol. Please remember your local businesses and don't order too much online today. Happy December! Have a great day.
11/30/25 Current temp 27 degrees at 8 am the high today will be 36 with snow showers tapering off in the afternoon potentially adding another 3-5 inches. It looks like Clinton and New Hartford, NY were the overall winners on this holiday storm with 18 inches of snow, lucky you, Mark! We are HOPING TO OPEN NEXT WEEKEND if the snow keeps adding up and there is enough of a base to do so. Will keep you posted. Have a great day.
11/29/25 Current temp 27 degrees at 8 am the high today will be 31 with plenty of sunshine turning cloudier as the day progresses and another winter weather advisory promises another round of snow. Snow depth at our NYSMesonet weather station is only 4 inches deep this morning, a symptom of the gusty winds and the compression of time. In an upside-down world, it seems appropriate that the city of Syracuse was blessed with more snow than Osceola yesterday. Same with Morrisville, a little closer to our home. Wherever you are, hope you were blessed with enough to strap on some skis and have a great day.
11/28/25 Current temp 28 at 8 am the high today will be 31 with another 2 or 3 inches of snow expected to fall on the five inches we received last night. This is officially the first significant snowfall of the season, as determined by whether I need to plow or not. The 4 inches we got Nov. 13th didn't count IMHO because it was too warm for it to stick around long enough to bother with. Tomorrow's high is forecast to be a few degrees above freezing, but the extended forecast looks chilly enough this will hopefully be the first base layer we can hold and keep adding onto, fingers crossed. Not enough to groom, but perhaps enough to slap some rock skis on and venture out? Gotta work off that apple AND pumpkin pie. Have a great day.
11/27/25 Current temp 33 degrees at 8:30 am the high today will be 35. A few flakes are drifting in the air but it won't add up today with the ground temp 36.7 degrees. Tomorrow's forecast of 6-7 inches is underwhelming too. Ah well...all in good time. Happy Thanksgiving, hope you enjoy a great day with friends and family.
11/26/25 Current temp 42 degrees at 8:45 the high today will be a balmy but cloudy 53. A day of summer once again in Osceola before the other shoe drops. We have a winter storm watch for lake effect snow beginning tomorrow. That will definitately brighten my holiday and provide an easy way to counterbalance the extra calorie intake. Have a great day.
11/25/25 Current temp 32 at 8 am the high today will be 46 degrees with mostly cloudy skies potentially bringing light rain by evening. A balmy day before the winter storm watch that may bless us with snow for Thanksgiving day (or night). As goes with persistent bands of lake effect snow, our total accumulation will be dependent on which way the wind blows. Right now the highest totals look to be north of our little hamlet of Osceola. Stay tuned. Have a great day.
11/24/25 Current temp 34 degrees at 7:30 am the high today will be 38 again. Mostly cloudy the sun will increase as it sets. Have a great day.
1/23/25 Current temp 32 degrees the high today will be 38. Light snow showers might net 1-3 inches, with warm temps it could also fall as rain. Oh well, it's getting sooner. Have a great day.
11/22/25 Current temp 31 degrees at 8 am the high today will be 38. Partly sunny. Good day to work outside projects. Have a great day.
11/21/25 Current temp 30 degrees at 6:30 am the high today will be 44 with a chance of light rain showers beginning late morning. Meh. Have a great day.
11/20/25 Whoops, got caught up on other things and failed to post, sincere apologies but not much to report: today was similar to yesterday but warmer and more sun. Hope you had a great day.
11/19/25 Current temp 27 degrees at 8am the high today will be 38 with a bit more sunshine than yesterday expected. Snow depth has sunk to 0" recorded at the weather station, tho it still looks like a (mostly) white carpeted landscape. A good day to work on the front entrance project with Mark (thank yoooou, Mark!) Have a great day.
11/18/25 Current temp 26 degrees at 8 am the high today will be 35 and though mostly cloudy, it's nice to see some milky sun poking through. Looks like we have 3 days of no precip ahead of us. Snow has compressed to 2 inches, just enough to make a winter scene. Have a great day.
1/17/25 Current temp 27 degrees at 8am, the high today will be 32. Everything looks prettier with a coating of snow. We received a scant 3 inches overnight and light flakes expected to fall throughout the day adding another inch or so. Pretty, but not enough to warm the hearts of skiers yet. Nevertheless, have a great day.
11/16/25 Current temp 35, the high today will be 38. It's raining, with a few wayward and confused flakes falling here and there. A few inches of nuisance snow expected over the next few days. Still too warm. Have a great day.
11/15/25 Current temp 25 degrees at 8am, the high today will be 40 with rain sneaking in this afternoon, changing to snow tomorrow afternoon. Still just peanuts. Have a great day.
11/14/25 Current temp 31 degrees at 8am, the high today will be 37 and dry so it looks good for finshing up Mark's roofing project across the street at the Red Camp. If you glanced at the trail cams, you can see the grass stubble poking out of a slim coating of snow. Mother Nature's 5 o'clock shadow. I want a ZZ Top beard. Have a great day.
11/13/25 Current temp 32 degrees at 8 am the high tody will be 38 and precip will be mostly snow not rain but certainly not enough to play on yet. The grass is covered, but just barely. The 4 or 5 inches we received in the last few days has widdled down to 1 inch snow depth at the weather station. Patience grasshopper, have a great day.
11/12/2025 Current temp 29 degrees at 8am the high today will be 39 with light snow showers possibly shifting into freezing rain later this morning. This first winter weather advisory has net us just a dusting so far, not enough to play on yet, but it's time for me to get back to my early morning routine posting by the look of hits on this page. NYS Mesonet weather station is measuring 2 inches snow depth, condensed from the 4 inches total snowfall since Monday evening. Hoping for a big dump soon. Have a great day.
11/9/2025 Current temp 35 degrees at 7:30 am and winter is not here yet, but it's coming soon. There is a winter weather advisory for the Tug Hill Plateau with some spots expecting 1-2 feet of snow...luck has nothing to do with it, it's all about wind direction when it comes to persistent bands of lake effect snow. We are putting the plow on the truck, so Murphy's Law means we will miss a direct hit. Either way, ski season is fast approaching and I will do my level best to keep you posted and let you know when the trails are ready for skiing. Wax your skis, get psyched and have a great day.
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