The "banana belt" of our region is the area around Wilmington. As it is east of the high peaks region it often is snowless when Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, and our home are fully covered. However, in the recent storm - which for us produced huge rain - it covered the town, and the Whiteface Toll Road with a nice blanket of snow.
So, checking out the toll road yesterday I was delighted and surprised to find full coverage and pretty good skiing.