Replying to Skiing in the Fort Drum/Watertown area?

I recently got orders for Fort Drum, so I'll be stationed there around April. Where are the best places to ski? I've seen there are a few small ski resorts around (dry hill being the closest) what are those little hills like? Looking like a good place to ski during the week ($149 season passes are convincing). What bigger mtns are around? I know Canada isnt far at all. And what kinda snow should i be expecting during the winter like typical east coast or are they constantly getting dumped on?