Adirondack Mountain Club

Conditions Overview

Friday, August 21: The forecast is calling sunny skies, calm winds, and high temperatures in the mid-70s at lower elevations.

Summits will experience ambient temperatures from 53–60ºF (11.7–15.6ºC). Summits wind speeds will range from 4–10 mph (6.4–16.1 km/h).

ADK recommends checking both the local and mountain point forecasts prior to your trip. Weather in the Adirondacks is subject to severe change.

Conditions

Low
Water Levels
Mostly Dry
Trail Conditions
6:07 AM
Sunrise
7:52 PM
Sunset

Risk

7%
Precipitation Probability
Low
Lightning Risk
Low
Fire Risk
7 (High)
UV Index (Risk)

Regulations & Advisories

a black bear in the adirondacks

Bear Can Regulation

Bear cans are required for all overnight recreators in the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness through Nov. 30.

lightning storm over the Ausable river

NWS Advisories

See the latest advisories and special weather statements from the National Weather Service.

a roped off trail with a trail closed sign

Avalanche Pass Trail Closure

The Avalanche Pass Trail remains closed due to landslides that occurred in the summer of 2025.

aerial view of gothics in the adirondacks

AMR Reservations

The Adirondack Mountain Reserve Parking Reservation System has begun again.

map tucked away in a backpack pocket

Ten Essentials

The Ten Essentials are the items you should always pack for a safe and successful adventure, regardless of your itinerary.

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation
  4. Illumination
  5. First-aid
  6. Bathroom kit
  7. Emergency shelter
  8. Water filtration and purification methods
  9. Nutrition
  10. Repair kit and knife
Learn More

Other News & Notes

  • The following trails and roads are now open: Gulf Brook Road to Boreas Ponds; Lake Lila Road; the gate to Coreys Road; the Clear Pond Gate; Meadows Lane; Connery Pond Road; Meadows Lane; Connery Pond Road; Saint Germain Pond and Little Clear/Little Green; Shelving Rock Road and Dacy Clearing Road.
  • The Station Street parking area for the Adirondack Rail Trail is closed for improvements. Alternate parking is available a the Snowfield lot on Old Military Road east of the Fire Station.
  • The high-water bridge on the Calamity Brook Trail has been washed out.
  • Five new tent sites have opened at Follensby Clear Pond, and five existing sites have been closed.
  • The Lapland and Black Mountain Pond lean-tos are closed while their roofs are replaced. The Fishbrook Pond North Lean-to has burned down (Lake George Wild Forest). The entire site is closed (no camping or campfires) until further notice.
  • Three primitive campsites around Marcy Dam have been closed, and the rest of the sites are being designated with numbers (this leaves us with 15 sites).

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