Where to Ski Now in the Adirondacks - January 31
Our ski editors report on trail conditions in the Adirondack Mountains.
January 31, 2025
What a difference a week can make! The ski resorts and winter sports venues in the Adirondacks have received a significant amount of fresh snow, with Snow Ridge accumulating nearly 3 feet of powder this week. More snow is expected this weekend.
The temperatures have remained in the teens and 20s, creating ideal conditions for making snow on top of the fresh layer of powder
In summary, it’s a great weekend for skiing in the Adirondacks. Check out our at-a-glance guide to the current conditions as of Friday, January 31.
Current snow and trail conditions at New York ski resorts in the Adirondacks.
Below are additional details for Adirondack ski centers and links to their websites and webcams. We recommend viewing ski areas’ live webcams to understand current conditions better.
This report is as of Friday morning, January 31. Trail conditions may change due to weather, skier traffic, snowmaking, and other factors.
Look stylish on the trail or après-ski in our ADK Winter Sports Attire.
Please note that information regarding ski resort conditions is subject to change without notice.
Source: OnTheSnow.com and ski area websites.
Upcoming events in the Adirondacks.
Widlund Gallery and North Creek Railway Depot Museum present an exhibit of artifacts from skiing’s early days in the Adirondacks.
The Courthouse Gallery presents a mesmerizing exhibit featuring textile and landscape paintings.
Enjoy a lakefront ice bar on weekends from January 25 to March 2 in Lake George Village at The Lagoon.
Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake presents the classic Agatha Christie play “The Mousetrap” during winter carnival.
Save the date! Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival takes place from January 31 to February 9, 2025.
Lake George’s annual Winter Carnival takes place every weekend in February 2025.
Journey back to the 1750s at Fort William Henry in Lake George, where life in a British fort in winter unfolds.
Experience the thrill of elite Olympic men’s and women’s ski jumping in Lake Placid.
Sonic the Hedgehog embarks on his most thrilling adventure ever.
Experience a weekend of unforgettable winter magic with live music, an authentic Adirondack ice bar, fire displays and more.
Tupper Lake’s Wild Center presents its incredible annual winter light display, Wild Lights, weekends through February 22, 2025.
Old Forge hosts its annual Winter Carnival at McCauley Mountain.
Join the Long Lake Fish and Game Club for a winter fun day as they proudly host their Annual Ice Fishing Derby for all ages.
Watch vintage sleds tear it up on beautiful Lake Harris in the Central Adirondacks.
Gather your family for an exciting day of learning and adventure at a free ice fishing clinic on Lake Champlain.
Experience the beauty and skill of black ice skating at a workshop with Olympic skater Karen Courtland Kelly.
Frosty feathers: Owls in the winter Adirondack woods.
Experience the enchantment of winter with a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the picturesque trails of Paul Smith’s College VIC.
Annual winter festival in the Western Adirondack communities of Wanakena, Star Lake, Cranberry Lake and Newton Falls.
Experience a Valentine’s weekend of winter magic with live music, an authentic Adirondack ice bar, fire displays and more.
Enjoy three fun-filled, family-friendly days of events on Northern Lake George during Presidents’ Day Weekend.
“When Harry Met Sally”: the ultimate romantic comedy comes to Indian Lake just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Snocade, Indian Lake’s week-long winter carnival has something for everyone.
Two days of winter fun and games, including the Rough Raquette Snowshoe Race and fireworks.
The annual Rough Raquette 5K snowshoe race, one-mile fun run or walk is happening on February 15, during Winter Carnival.
Visit Great Camp Santanoni in winter during President’s Weekend in 2025.
Experience the thrill of an Adirondack Winter Carnival on Brant Lake.
Lantern-lit cross country skiing and snowshoeing, bonfires and beverages and live music at the Whiteface Club.
Enjoy snowshoeing along the Rich Lake Trail, illuminated by lanterns.
Enjoy a free theatrical presentation of the suspenseful and fun “Sherlock Holmes and the Night Before Christmas” during Snocade Week.Summary