Adirondack Park
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 3:47AM EST until January 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Hamilton County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 3:47AM EST until January 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Localized snow accumulations within lake effect bands of 6 to 12 inches for areas mainly north of Old Forge. * WHERE...Northern Herkimer County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will mainly affect areas from around the Route 28 corridor north. The heaviest amounts are expected to be across far northern parts of the county.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:26AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Burlington VT
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches, especially south and east of Route 11. There may be isolated higher amounts. * WHERE...Southeastern St. Lawrence and Southwestern St. Lawrence Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will cause periods of very low visibility.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 1:03AM EST until January 21 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas and also southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times within lake effect snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday through Wednesday commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region Monday night through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 11:44PM EST until January 21 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 4 inches in areas such as Boonville, Woodgate and Florence. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any southward wobble of Lake Effect Snow bands could lead to increased snowfall totals with future forecast updates. A sharp gradient in snowfall is expected with little snow accumulation south of Camden.
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.
Campgrounds
- Alger Island
- Ausable Point Campground
- Buck Pond Campground
- Caroga Lake Campground
- Crown Point Campground
- Crown Point State Historic Site
- Eighth Lake Campground
- Forked Lake Campground
- Frontier Town Campground
- Indian Lake Islands Campground
- Lake Durant
- Lake Eaton Campground
- Lake George Battleground
- Lake George Islands Day Use
- Lake Harris Campground
- Lewey Lake
- Long Island
- Luzerne
- Meacham Lake Campground
- Meadowbrook Public Campground
- Northampton Beach Campground
- Paradox Lake Campground
- Putnam Pond
- Sharp Bridge
- Taylor Pond Campground
- Tioga Point Campground
- Wilmington Notch
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