Charles Baker State Forest

Charles Baker State Forest is named after the first District Forester who administered it. This property totals over 9,400 acres in southeast Madison County and makes up the core area for the Brookfield Trail System. This highly acclaimed horse and snowmobile trail system has over 130 miles of trails set throughout three state forests (Charles Baker State Forest, Brookfield Railroad State Forest, and Beaver Creek State Forest) that make up the Brookfield unit management area. These three forests collectively provide 13,750 acres of public reforestation lands for multiple recreation purposes.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8225.html

December 23, 2021 – Looking Ahead This Week

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Cold but clear morning. 🌅 

I am going to take camp down in a bit then I think explore Glimmerglass before heading home. I could stay one more night but I think I’d rather head home while the sun is shining as I think the snow may stick around for a while on the roads tomorrow morning. It’s been a nice three nights in the woods and I want to see family on Christmas Eve. 

Today.
Cold !

Slight Chance of Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

A slight chance of snow showers before 9am. Partly sunny.

Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

and

 26 degrees , 6 max wind chill, 4:31
sunset.
Tonight.
Feels like …
December 17th.

Snow is likely

Snow likely, mainly between 8pm and 5am. Cloudy.

South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

and

 22 degrees , 7:30
sunrise.
Friday.
Feels like …
December 22nd.

Chance of Snow then Partly Sunny

A chance of snow, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy.

South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

and

 36 degrees , 4:32
sunset.
Friday Night.
Feels like …
November 23rd.

Chance of Wintry Mix then Wintry Mix

Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet before 5am, then rain and freezing rain likely, possibly mixed with snow and sleet. Low around 29. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

and

 29 degrees , 7:30
sunrise.
Christmas Day.
Feels like …
December 18th.

Rain is likely

Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy.

South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

and

 37 degrees , 4:33
sunset.
Saturday Night.
Feels like …
November 17th.

Chance of Rain/Snow

A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 50%.

and

 31 degrees , 7:31
sunrise.
Sunday.
Feels like …
January 5th.

Chance of Wintry Mix then Chance of Snow

A chance of freezing rain before 9am, then a chance of snow between 9am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

and

 33 degrees , 4:33
sunset.
Sunday Night.
Feels like …
December 17th.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance of Snow

A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

and

 22 degrees , 7:31
sunrise.
Monday.
Feels like …
January 5th.

Chance of Snow

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 50%.

and

 33 degrees , 4:34
sunset.
Monday Night.
Feels like …
December 14th.

Mostly Cloudy

Mostly cloudy.

 

and

 23 degrees , 7:31
sunrise.
Tuesday.
Feels like …
December 18th.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance of Rain/Snow

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 40%.

and

 37 degrees , 4:35
sunset.
Tuesday Night.
Feels like …
November 30th.

Chance of Snow

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 40%.

and

 27 degrees , 7:31
sunrise.
Wednesday.
Feels like …
December 6th.

Chance of Rain/Snow then Chance of Rain

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

and

 41 degrees , 4:35
sunset.

Ferry Now, Bridge Later

Good Morning – December 23, 2021

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Good morning! Happy Festivus 🍖 ! The holiday for the rest of us.

Celebrating it out in the wilds of Madison County. One last day, I plan to head home before the snow later today. 🌨.

Mostly clear, a moon lit morning 16 degrees at the Moscow Hill Camping Area. 🌕 There is a west-northwest breeze at 10 mph. 🍃. The current wind chill is 4. Things will start to thaw out at tomorrow around noontime. 🌡️

I got away for three days, so I can’t complain. ☺ Last night was a bit cold with the wind but it was a pretty moon lit morning, though I think it’s going to snow shortly before sunrise. 🌅 So I’ll probably hang out at camp for a while, maybe go back to bed or maybe a hike.

Eggs 🥚 and sausage for breakfast today. 🍳 I first had a few cups of coffee ☕ and have been listening to the news. 📰 Since having unlimited data, I’ve been using my phone a lot more for streaming radio 📻. It’s kind of nice.