Snow conditions history for Laurel Mountain
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15 March 2023
Upper trails were skiable, but some damp spots and rocks. Typical rock skiing day on Laurel Mountain. Conditions were getting extremely sticky by afternoon. Tomorrow might be okay if you go very early!???
Denny McDonough2:02 pm 15 March 20233 February 2023
10° and windy. Better skiing than yesterday!! About an inch of new, fluffy snow. Ground frozen. Still a tad thin but definitely doable. Hill on Interstate is good. Trails to Wolfe's are skiable and fun. Decent coverage.
Denny McDonough12:17 pm 3 February 20232 February 2023
Rock skiing. Doable, but not great. Skis will take a beating. Ground is frozen, for the most part. It's 26° at 10:30.
Denny McDonough10:29 am 2 February 20231 February 2023
Definitely skiable, but still thin. Better than yesterday! Ground starting to freeze back up. Now, if only it would stay cold. Then some snow. Recommended: Rock skis, as a few rocks showing through and a few persistent wet spots.
Denny McDonough3:13 pm 1 February 202331 January 2023
Is it skiable? Not really, although I did see two ladies go out. Looks enticing. Maybe 2" of snow, but thin with wet areas.
Denny McDonough12:05 pm 31 January 202327 January 2023
2" lake effect light snow. We groomed too silvermine. Other trails not regroomed till we get more snow. Conditions good 1/2 areas but there are some areas in fair conditions spots icing up that were wet. Some trails tracked, some not. 7" in woods but we need more snow. Might get some snow showers tonight which will help. Saturday will be the better day .
Bob Mazur3:39 pm 27 January 202327 January 2023
2" lake effect light snow. We groomed too silvermine. Other trails not regroomed till we get more snow. Conditions good most areas but there are some areas in fair conditions. Some trails tracked, some not. 7" in woods but we need more snow.
Bob Mazur12:24 pm 27 January 202326 January 2023
6"-7" on trail with dusting new snow.
Track was set on upper trails. Most the track is good. Few areas with rocks showing. Fast but not icy. If we get couple inchs tonight will groom too silvermine
Bob Mazur2:17 pm 26 January 202326 January 2023
Skiing! Snowing now. Track set on Interstate, Lippos, and near side of Towhee. Currently 30*. Come ski!!
Denny McDonough1:07 pm 26 January 202325 January 2023
29 degrees, about 3" new snow. Powder with a little sleet on top. Rolled to Lippos loop. Need a little more snow to roll other trails. Conditions good for the 6" or so on the trails.
Bob Mazur2:28 pm 25 January 202325 January 2023
29 degrees, about 3" new snow. Powder with a little sleet on top. Rolled to Lippos loop. Need a little more snow to roll other trails. Conditions decent for the 5" or so on the trails.
Bob Mazur1:20 pm 25 January 202324 January 2023
Conditions have deteriorated with more wet areas and rocks poking through. Still skiable if you must. Take your old skis. Hopefully we will get some forecasted snow. Keep to the upper trails accross from the warming hut. My rating 4/10. Woot!
Bruce Cox3:41 pm 24 January 202324 January 2023
Trails are still rather thin, but doable. Best to use rock skis, though. Many rocks poking out, and you sink in and hit the warm gournd in many spots. Take a scraper and silicone up the ski bases. Not enough, even, to roll the trails out. Hopefully we can do that tomorrow. We'll have to wait and see what this winter advisory brings. SNOW DANCE!!!!
Denny McDonough2:37 pm 24 January 202323 January 2023
Laurel Mountain: 3-4" trails mostly covered, dissent skiing. A few wet spots and some rocks easily skied around. Rating 6/10.
Bruce Cox3:17 pm 23 January 202314 January 2023
Not a good idea to ski today.... trails are thin, with multiple wet spots and rocks poking through. The trees are frosted, so best to enjoy the winter wonderland by hiking. Snow dance, everyone!!!
Denny McDonough1:32 pm 14 January 20239 January 2023
Looks great on Laurel Mt., but not enough snow, yet. And too wet underneath. We need more snow and a long period of cold to firm up the base. Do the dance!!?
Denny McDonough1:11 pm 9 January 20239 January 2023
Looks great on Laurel Mt., but not enough snow, yet. And too wet underneath. We need more snow and a long period of cold to firm up the base. Do the dance!!?
Denny McDonough1:11 pm 9 January 202327 December 2022
Great skiing, again, on Laurel Mountain. Tracks held up well from Monday. Kick and glide was very good. Warm spell coming, so ski early on Wednesday morning before things turn to glue!
Denny McDonough6:20 pm 27 December 202226 December 2022
Trails were tracked this morning including Silvermine. Very good conditions.
Bob Mazur10:28 am 26 December 202223 December 2022
About 1 1/2" new snow over some wet snow thats freezing. Tracked interstate,Lippo,upper Towhee.
We hope too groom to Silvermine Monday.
Happy Holidays
Bob Mazur11:03 am 23 December 202221 December 2022
2" too 3" base on trails. Upper trails rolled earlier in the week. No tracks but decent conditions.
We will groom Friday if we get the snow.
Bob Mazur12:17 pm 21 December 202219 December 2022
Upper trails rolled today.. Trails are skiable but thin. Hoping for snow later in week .
Bob Mazur2:43 pm 19 December 202218 December 2022
Trails at Laurel Mountain are definitely skiable...use touring skis or BC. Some moisture poking through in places, but not too bad for the first real day to ski. Not enough snow, yet, to set track (maybe by the end of the week!??). Monday, we'll probably take the roller out to pack down the snow to form a good base.
Denny McDonough2:58 pm 18 December 20228 December 2022
Happy holidays from all your friends at PA Cross Country Skiers Association(PACCSA).
Bruce Cox3:40 pm 8 December 202219 November 2022
10:00 AM . Tried to groom trails, but not enough snowcover, yet. Many wet spots and rocks poking out. BC might be doable!?? Although, skis will probably sink through and pick up moisture, as the ground is still too warm:( Also, hunters are out!!!!! Use caution!
Denny McDonough11:07 am 19 November 202219 November 2022
About 6", there was not enough snow too run the roller down interstate.
Bob Mazur11:05 am 19 November 202218 November 2022
Later saturday morning we maybe grooming interstate and lower loop with the roller. No tracks. Most likely not enough snow too groom the other trails but will evaluate. From looking at the cam looks like we may have 6".
Bob Mazur5:47 pm 18 November 202219 October 2022
First snow of the season is a good time to wax your skis and renew your PACCSA membership. Woot! http://www.paccsa.org/join-us
Bruce Cox2:02 pm 19 October 2022