Adirondack Park
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 30 at 1:28AM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will lead to blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibility. * WHERE...Northern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow are expected today through Tuesday night. A lake effect snow band will then lift northward into northern Herkimer County on Wednesday before tapering off Wednesday night.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 1:28AM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will lead to blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibility. * WHERE...Hamilton County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands continue to move through Hamilton county today through Wednesday night. Periods of light to moderate snowfall will occur in these snow bands. Between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, lake effect snow bands will move further westward and snow chances decrease.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 30 at 1:28AM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will lead to blowing and drifting snow and near whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Southern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands to the north and just south of the New York Thruway this morning continue through today. These snow bands remain in place today before lifting further northward on Wednesday. Snowfall rates will reach 0.5 to 1 inch per hour at times.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 1:28AM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will lead to blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibility. * WHERE...Schoharie, Montgomery, and Fulton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will set up near and just south of the New York Thruway and remain in place through Tuesday before lifting northward on Wednesday. Snowfall rates may reach 0.5 inch per hour at times.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 1:11AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds continue today, especially across the eastern Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, northern Taconics, and southern Vermont. Blowing and drifting snow will occur today due to these gusty winds, where treated roadways can be re-covered in snow.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 1:11AM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Warren, Washington, and Hamilton Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be snapped or blown down, especially where ice accretion remains, and few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow will occur today due to these gusty winds, where treated roadways can be re-covered in snow.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 12:42AM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with localized higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, and Southern Oneida Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities likely drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Occasional blizzard conditions are likely to occur. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible, with up to 3 inches per hour possible through Tuesday morning. Widespread blowing snow will create whiteout conditions and occasional blizzard conditions.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:42AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 9:44PM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create blowing and drifting snow along with whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest snow accumulation expected south of Watertown and Fort Drum. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected to continue into Tuesday and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will remain very difficult with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow continuing to impact travel through the week.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 6:36PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * WHERE...Oswego and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Overview
Adirondack Park is open year-round with no entrance gates or fees. At 6 million acres, it's the largest protected area in the contiguous U.S., combining public Forest Preserve and private lands. Current conditions (as of late October 2025) show average to below-average water levels, with temperatures in the mid-40s at base elevations and upper-20s at night. High-elevation summits are experiencing winter-like conditions with ice, frost, and snow accumulations - hikers should pack the 10 Winter Hiking Essentials and crampons. Post-peak foliage has left trails slippery with fallen leaves hiding rocks and roots. Important to note: Avalanche Pass trail remains closed due to a recent slide. Bear canisters are required in the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness from April 1-November 30 for overnight users. Sunset is currently before 6 PM (5:54 PM), so headlamps are essential. The Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) requires reservations from May 1-October 31 for parking and trailhead access. Parking fills early at popular trailheads - arrive early with backup plans. Trails can be rugged and conditions change rapidly; proper preparation and the hiking essentials are critical.
Top Campgrounds
- Alger Island
- Brown Tract Pond Campground
- Buck Pond Campground
- Caroga Lake Campground
- Eighth Lake Campground
- Forked Lake Campground
- Frontier Town Campground
- Glen Island
- Hearthstone Point
- Indian Lake Islands Campground
- Lake Durant
- Lake Eaton Campground
- Lake George Battleground
- Lake George Islands Day Use
- Lake Harris Campground
- Lewey Lake
- Limekiln Lake
- Long Island
- Luzerne
- Meacham Lake Campground
- Meadowbrook Public Campground
- Moffitt Beach Campground
- Narrow Island
- Northampton Beach Campground
- Paradox Lake Campground
- Sharp Bridge
- Tioga Point Campground
- Wilmington Notch
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