This weekend in the Adirondacks

(Apr 24, 2026) Skiing is finally over for the season. And we’re looking at mostly dry and breezy weather through the weekend.

(Apr 17, 2026) Sunday temperatures will drop into the 20s on summits, with windchills in the single digits and up to four inches of new snow possible.

(Apr 10, 2026) Mud season is a good time to avoid hiking at higher elevations. Fire Danger is elevated to MODERATE. Waters remain high. Pond skimming at ski areas.

(Apr 3, 2026) Waters running high. Five minutes shy of 13 hours of daylight. Not too late to raft the Hudson in the morning and ski at Gore in the afternoon.

(Mar 27, 2026) Mud season below 1000 feet. Windchills near 20 below on high peaks. Waters running generally high. Skiing only generally recommended at groomed facilities.

(Mar 20, 2026) Fresh wet snow in the forecast. High Peaks summit temps in the teens. World Cup Cross Country competition at Van Hoevenberg this weekend.

(Mar 13, 2026) Chance for snow through weekend, especially at higher elevations. Drainages have been seriously affected by recent thaw. Several bridges damaged in High Peaks.

(Mar 6, 2026) Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday at 2am. Snow at highest elevations remains very deep, 6-8 feet or more.

(Feb 27, 2026) Windchills on summits in single digits below zero on Saturday. 1-2 feet of snow across the Adirondacks at lower elevations. Expect busy snowmobile trails.

(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.