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The Adirondack Mountains in New York are one of the coldest places in the Lower 48. Whiteface Mountain has the nickname “Iceface” for its brutally cold winters and sometimes icy conditions. Skiing on ice is something all East Coast skiers have to deal with and are accustomed to. The mountain is also known for its high wind speeds, high elevation, and northern exposure, often making it extremely cold.
Whiteface Mountain saw its first signs of winter, with flurries falling from the sky at the summit of the mountain this week. Whiteface Mountain is nestled in the northern Adirondack Mountains in Wilmington. It hosted the 1980 Winter Olympic Games for alpine skiing and has the largest vertical drop in the eastern United States. Whiteface Mountain is surrounded by history, with Lake Placid only minutes away and all the Olympic venues. On its Instagram page, Whiteface posted a video of flurries falling from the summit. The ski resort typically opens for the season in late November and closes mid-April.
Quick Facts and History:
- Founded in 1958
- Peak Elevation: 4,867 feet
- Base Elevation: 1,220 feet
- Vertical Drop: 3,430 feet
- Fifth Highest Mountain in New York
- Highest Skiable Terrain: The Slides at 4,650 feet
- Total Trails: 94
- Skiable Terrain: 299 Acres (Does not include the Slides)
- Lifts: 12
- Average Snowfall: 183.4 inches
