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LEBANON, N.H., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Following are the latest skiing conditions information as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, 6:07:52 AM EST. Alpine Skiing/Riding conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. SNOW CONDITION DEFINITIONS & TERMS This glossary of terms is used by all ski areas when they report to SCR. The code allows for communication with skiers in a universal language. NOTE: The standard abbreviations next to each definition reflect the way ski reports are communicated in print (newspapers). New Snow: Natural snowfall which has fallen in the past 24 hours or continuously for more than one day. An average accumulation from summit to base is reported. Average Base Depth: An average of the high and low amounts of snow over the entire ski area. Machine made and natural snow amounts are combined. Primary Surface Condition: The type of snow condition which covers at least 70 percent of the terrain open to skiers. Secondary Surface Condition: The next most prevalent snow conditions, covering at least 20% of the skiing terrain open to skiers. Powder-PDR: Cold, new, loose, fluffy, flaky and dry snow - more available