This weekend in the Adirondacks

(May 30, 2025) Temperatures near freezing on High Peak summits. Some water crossings will be difficult or impassable. Water temperatures remain cold, even for this time of year.

(May 23, 2025) Forecast calling for some unsettled weather into Sunday. High Peaks summits socked in with cold temperatures. Rivers and streams at typical springtime highs.

(May 16, 2025) Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected through tomorrow. High Peaks summit windchills forecast to be in 20s on Sunday. Water temps remain cold.

(May 9, 2025) Hypothermia will remain a threat this weekend. Rivers and streams at springtime highs. Trails are very muddy. Stick to lower elevations.

(May 2, 2025) Showers expected on and off through the weekend. Snow and mud in High Peaks. Seasonal roads starting to open up.

(Apr 25, 2025) Chance for a few inches of snow by early Sunday on higher summits. At least a foot of snow at Lake Colden. Water temperatures remain very cold.

(Apr 18, 2025) Whitewater rafting has begun. There remains a good deal of snow and winter conditions at higher elevations. Moderate Fire Danger around the state.

(Apr 11, 2025) High Peaks summit temperatures are expected to remain below freezing through the weekend. Whitewater rafting is getting underway. Most backcountry gates remain closed for mud season.

(Apr 4, 2025) Most backcountry gates closed for mud season. Waters around the region well above normal. At Lake Colden, 2,700 feet, there remains about 2 feet of snow.

(Mar 28, 2025) Icy conditions will prevail along trails. Below 2500 feet there is very little snow.

(Mar 21, 2025) New snow at higher elevations. Traction devices and snowshoes or skis are still recommended above 2,000 feet. Rivers and streams above normal.

(Mar 14, 2025) Some flooding is possible with forecasted warm weather and rain. Summit temperatures in the mid 40s, with winds up to 35-45 mph.

(Mar 7, 2025) Clocks move forward Sunday for Daylight Saving Time. Wind chill on summits ranging from teens to near minus 30. At least 1 to 2 feet of snow around the region.

(Feb 28, 2025) One to three feet of snow across most of the ADKs. Despite considerable warm up and melt this week, expect deep snow, icy trails, and cold temperatures. Ski and snowmobile conditions in good shape.

(Feb 21, 2025) We still have full winter conditions around the Adirondacks, with deep snow, icy trails, and cold temperatures.

(Feb 14, 2025) Winter storm warning. Expect avalanche conditions in steep areas. Sunday night windchills on summits forecast to be in 40s below zero.

(Feb 7, 2025) Breezy and unsettled weather expected through the weekend. Wind chills near 30 below possible on summits. At least a foot of snow on the ground around most of the ADKs.

(Jan 31, 2025) On Saturday, summit wind chill temps will be near 30 below. Snow depths now range from one to two feet across most of the Adirondacks. Backcountry ski conditions have generally improved.

(Jan 24, 2025) Chance of lake effect snow in western and northwestern Adirondacks. High Peak summits have four feet+ snow and will see windchills in the 20s below zero. Use caution on ice, especially around inlets and outlets.

(Jan 16, 2025) All ski facilities open this weekend. Windchills on summits in mid-teens below zero on Sunday. Most of the Jackrabbit Ski Trail is skiable.

(Jan 10, 2025) Windchills on High Peaks ranging from single digits below 0 to single digits above. Snow depths range wildly around the region. Snowmobile trails are now mostly open.

(Jan 3, 2025) Very cold wind chills on summits, into mid-20s below zero. Chance of snow showers through weekend, mostly limited to upper elevations. Skiing will be limited, except at facilities.

(Dec 20, 2024) Saturday could see up to several inches of new snow. Summit temperatures will not rise out of the teens through the weekend.

(Dec 13, 2024) Many of the region's ski areas now open. Cold and dry, with temps about 5 degrees below seasonal average. About 1ft of snow above 2,500ft and in Northern ADK lake effect areas.

(Dec 5, 2024) Temperatures on High Peaks summits expected to be in the single digits, with windchills up to twenty below zero. About 15 inches of snow at Lake Colden, and up to two feet at higher elevations.

(Nov 29, 2024) Almost a foot of snow at Lake Colden. High Peaks windchills into single digits below zero. Whiteface and Gore Mountain now open daily.

(Nov 22, 2024) Higher elevations could see up to a foot of snow and windchills below zero. No ice should be considered safe. Whiteface and Gore will be open this weekend.

(Nov 15, 2024) Statewide burn ban. Moderate to High fire danger around the region. Windchills into the single digits on summits. Gore and Whiteface opening.

(Nov 8, 2024) Summit forecasts are calling for winds 40 to 50 miles per hour today with below freezing temperatures through most of Saturday.

(Nov 1, 2024) Summit temperatures in the lower 20s and 30s, with windchills in the teens. Fire danger remains elevated. Bear canisters still required in High Peaks.

(Oct 25, 2024) Cool and blustery weather expected. Windchills on summits in single digits. High fire danger.

(Oct 18, 2024) Expect popular areas to remain busy. Summit temperatures in 40s and 50s. Use caution, slippery trails cause of recent rescues.

(Oct 11, 2024) Leaves largely past peak color in the High Peaks and Central ADKs. Check your local forecast for the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights.

(Oct 4, 2024) Fire danger raised to Moderate. Summit temperatures expected to be in the 40s. Expect popular areas to be very busy.

(Sep 27, 2024) Leaves are at mid-point to near peak around the Adirondacks. Weather will bring out the crowds. Fall bird migration under way.

(Sep 20, 2024) Leaves have reached their midpoint in the highest elevations. Fire danger is moderate. Water levels well below normal.

(Sep 12, 2024) Leaves are just changing around the ADKs. Waters at their normal lower fall levels. Expect popular areas to be busy.

(Sep 6, 2024) Forecast calling for clouds and showers Saturday and Sunday. Water levels near their normal lower fall levels.

(Aug 30, 2024) Have alternative plans at the ready, just in case. Water levels have fallen to more seasonable levels. 25 miles of the ADK Rail Trail officially open from Lake Placid to Floodwood Rd.

(Aug 22, 2024) Water levels remain high around the region. Beaver activity causing flooding in the Whitney and Round Lake Wildernesses.

(Aug 15, 2024) Some stream crossings will remain difficult or impassable. Check for backcountry road closures. Hudson just over 4ft at North Creek.

(Aug 9, 2024) Tropical Storm Debby moving through the region with heavy rain and possibility of flooding. Hudson river headed to 6 feet at North Creek.