Adirondack Mountain Club

Conditions Overview

The weekend forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies and high temperatures in the mid-70s. There’s a chance of precipitation each day this week, with rain being most likely on Sunday.

Summit Conditions

60ºF
High Temperature
53ºF
Wind Chill
26 mph
High Wind Speed
50–90%
Chance of Precipitation

More Stats

5:42 a.m.
Sunrise
8:22 p.m.
Sunset
7.7
UV Index
Medium
Lightning Risk
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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

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.

peregrine falcon

Rock Climbing Closures

Spring rock climbing route closures will go into effect April 1 to protect peregrine falcon nesting sites.

aerial view of gothics in the adirondacks

AMR Reservations

The Adirondack Mountain Reserve Parking Reservation System has begun again.

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).

Lake Placid Conditions

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