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Adirondack Park

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 9:03AM EST until March 4 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

9:03 AM — 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...The eastern Catskills, Helderbergs, Mohawk Valley and Schoharie Valley of eastern New York. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will likely impact today's evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow overspreads the region late this morning into early this afternoon, before mixing with sleet and freezing rain late this afternoon into this evening. Precipitation will taper off late tonight.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 9:03AM EST until March 4 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

9:03 AM — 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches with locally 3 to 4 inches in the southern Green Mountains and foothills of the southern Adirondacks. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, Taconics and the Lake George Saratoga region of eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will likely impact today's evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow overspreads the region this afternoon, before mixing with sleet and freezing rain later this afternoon into this evening. Precipitation will taper off late tonight.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 9:03AM EST until March 4 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

9:03 AM — 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...The Hudson Valley from the Capital District south. * WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will likely impact today's evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow overspreads the region this afternoon, before mixing with sleet and freezing rain later this afternoon into this evening. Precipitation will taper off late tonight.

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.

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