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Outdoor recreation conditions report for the Adirondacks, posted Fridays, just in time for your weekend plans.
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(Feb 20, 2026) Gaining 3 minutes of daylight per day. 1-2 feet of snow across most lower elevations in the ADKs.
(Feb 13, 2026) Deep freeze has ended for much of the ADKs. Ski conditions very good everywhere. Keep an eye on the weather for Monday.
(Feb 6, 2026) Dangerously cold windchills of 20 to 40 below expected. Gaining more than 2.5 minutes of sunlight each day. 1-2 ft of snow at lower elevations around ADKs.
(Jan 30, 2026) Snowshoes and skis needed wherever you go. Over four feet of snow at Lake Colden. Nearly all snowmobile trails open in the Adirondacks.
(Jan 23, 2026) Now gaining more than 2 minutes of sunlight each day. Summits should be avoided. Dangerously cold wind chills. 8-12 inches of snow at lower elevations.
(Jan 16, 2026) Backcountry skiing took a big hit with rain and warm weather. Temps will be very cold, especially with windchill. Chance for snow showers through the weekend.
(Jan 9, 2026) Keep an eye on rivers and streams as they rise from the rain and snowmelt. There remains at least 6 to 8 inches of snow on the ground at lower elevations.
(Jan 2, 2026) Don’t forget to dress warmly this weekend, those windchills are going to be very cold.
(Dec 26, 2025) Early season conditions for backcountry skiing. Up to 4 feet of snow at the highest elevations. A chilly weekend around the ADKs. Downhill ski conditions very good.
(Dec 19, 2025) Keep a close eye on the weather. Avalanche Pass Trail remains closed after major landslide this year. Very windy and rainy conditions.
(Dec 12, 2025) Wind chills on High Peaks mostly in 20s below zero this weekend. 1 foot to 18 inches of snow on the ground at lower elevations in the Adirondacks.
(Dec 5, 2025) Dangerously cold wind chills on high peaks. 18 inches of snow at Lake Colden. More than a foot of snow in Tupper Lake. No ice is considered safe.
(Nov 28, 2025) Wind chills on High Peaks in the single digits to teens below zero. 4-8 inches of snow at lower elevations. Whiteface and Gore will start daily operations.
(Nov 21, 2025) 5-10 inches of snow on the ground at lower elevations. Carry snowshoes and traction devices if headed into the High Peaks. Whiteface and Gore open.
(Nov 14, 2025) Be prepared for full winter conditions if you're hiking this weekend. Carry snowshoes and traction devices if headed to the High Peaks.
(Nov 7, 2025) Cool and unsettled weather is expected to continue through the weekend. Windchills up high will be in the teens. 6-8 inches of snow at higher elevations.
(Oct 31, 2025) Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday at 2am. High Peaks summit temps forecast to be in the low to mid-20s through the weekend, with windchills near zero.
(Oct 24, 2025) High Peaks summits expected to be socked in with clouds, with temps in the mid-20s. Rivers and streams remain low, even for this time of year.
(Oct 17, 2025) Bird migration forecast is showing an increase in birds moving through the area this weekend. High Peaks summit temperatures in the 30s and 40s.
(Oct 10, 2025) High Peaks temperatures in the lower 40s through the weekend, with windchills in the mid-20s. Most foliage is past peak. Drought warning remains.
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