Catching clouds from NYS’s highest weather station
By Tom French
Whiteface weather station on the mountain's summit plays a key role in statewide network of research stations
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By Tom French
A look inside the Whiteface Memorial Highway renovation. Iconic road, castle and other structures are in the midst of restoration efforts.
By Tom French
Whiteface weather station on the mountain's summit plays a key role in statewide network of research stations
By Phil Brown
On Sunday I spent the day skiing in the backcountry. On Monday I hiked up Baker Mountain looking for wildflowers. Yep, it’s mud season. Although I had two good ski days last weekend, my season is at an end. I skied the Whiteface Memorial Highway on Saturday and several trails in the High Peaks on…