This weekend in the Adirondacks

This is one of the busiest weekends of the year, especially in the High Peaks. Expect parking areas to fill to capacity early. Given the extra boost in visitor-ship due to the ongoing pandemic, and the nice weather, this weekend will likely see record crowds at the most popular trailheads. There are thousands of other places to explore in the Adirondacks, and areas outside the High Peaks will have the best fall color, do you yourself a favor and avoid those popular areas this weekend.

Temperatures have taken a decided turn. We’re expected to see some 20s at night in colder mountain valleys this weekend. If you’re headed into to the woods or onto the waters, now is the time to be sure you’ve got some extra clothing and be prepared to spend an unplanned night in cold temperatures. Summit temperatures are not expected to rise out of the 30s this weekend.

Although colder spots have been seeing nighttime temperatures in the 40s, on Wednesday much of the region reached the lower 80s, and it’s remained warm enough for comfortable camping, and water temperatures warm enough for swimming. Temperatures are forecast to remain near normal for the next week.