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Article: Tug Hill: good snow makes for great skiing.
- Article from:
- New York State Conservationist
- Article date:
- February 1, 2005
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2005 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Located in a triangular area bounded by Watertown, Rome, and Syracuse, Tug Hill encompasses approximately 2,000 square miles between Lake Ontario and the Adirondacks. The area's high elevation and location downwind of Lake Ontario combine to form perfect conditions for lake-effect snowstorms. These storms are responsible for the majority of the 200-300 inches of snow that falls each year, turning the region into a winter wonderland. Tug Hill consistently receives the most snowfall east of the Rocky Mountains, and the heavy snow is one of Tug Hill's greatest recreational assets.
Tug Hill is a primary destination for cross-country skiers from around
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