Breakneck Ridge, NY

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Breakneck Ridge is a popular scramble in the Hudson Highlands in New York.
Breakneck Ridge is a popular scramble in the Hudson Highlands in New York.. Image by Jeffrey Pang from Madison, NJ, USA via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.

Today’s Forecast:

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61°F
High: 61° | Low: 55°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KSWF
Observed at: 8:45 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 77%
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Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 1:47PM EDT until September 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY (Expires: September 27, 2026 11:00 am)
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Description: * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Western Passaic County. In New York, Orange and Putnam Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Instructions: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
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Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued September 25 at 6:14AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY (Expires: September 27, 2026 1:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...Minor to locally moderate tidal flooding is expected around the times of high tide from Saturday into Sunday. * WHERE...The Hudson River in Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Putnam counties in southeastern New York... * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor to locally moderate tidal flooding in low lying areas along the river around the times of high tide. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 612 AM EDT, Water levels along the Hudson River will increase with successive high tide cycles. The worst flooding is expected with the Saturday morning high tide. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Tonight:Rain likely before 2am, then rain and isolated thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday:Rain and isolated thunderstorms before 2pm, then rain showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night:Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Not Recommended
  21 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 61°F. Rain forecast later today (93%). Breezy winds (22 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 18/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 61°F. High rain probability (97%). Light wind (13 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  41 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 61°F. Rain forecast later today (93%). Breezy winds (22 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 16/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 61°F. High rain probability (97%). Light wind (13 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛺ Camping

Not Recommended
  18 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 61°F. Rain forecast later today (93%). Breezy winds (22 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 18/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 61°F. High rain probability (97%). Light wind (13 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

About Breakneck Ridge

Breakneck Ridge is a New York destination for a heavily visited steep scramble with exposed rock, crowds, and winter footing concerns.

Make the Most of a Breakneck Ridge Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to precipitation, wind, temperature, visibility, water conditions, snow or ice, and seasonal access. Keep a shorter or more sheltered alternative ready.

Weather Tips for Breakneck Ridge

  • Check official access notices, alerts, trail or road conditions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Turn around before exposed ridges, cliffs, overlooks, or open ground become unsafe in thunder, high wind, ice, or poor visibility.
  • Bring layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and traction or flotation appropriate to the season and activity.
  • Allow extra time for traffic, limited winter daylight, lake-effect snow, freeze-thaw mud, and seasonal facility schedules.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Cold Spring
  • Bull Hill
  • Washburn Trail
  • Hudson River
  • Beacon

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Breakneck Ridge day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Breakneck Ridge

☁
61°F
High: 61° | Low: 55°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KSWF
Observed at: 8:45 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 77%
Sun 🌧
61° 57°
93%
Mon 🌧
62° 56°
97%
Tue ⛅
69° 56°
2%
Wed ⛅
72° 58°
0%
Thu ⛅
74° 60°
4%
Fri ⛅
73° 56°
13%
Sat 🌧
68° --°
29%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

61° Sun 62° Mon 69° Tue 72° Wed 74° Thu 73° Fri 68° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

57° Sun 56° Mon 56° Tue 58° Wed 60° Thu 56° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 45 Sun 93 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 27, 2026 12:57 am CDT

Breakneck Ridge Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Breakneck Ridge brings cold, shorter daylight, and periodic snow or ice. Snow and ice can support the listed winter activities, but conditions and access must be confirmed locally.

Spring

Spring is changeable, with rain, mud, snowmelt, rising water, and lingering ice in shaded or elevated terrain. Lower routes and developed facilities generally become usable before exposed, backcountry, or high-elevation areas.

Summer

Summer usually provides the broadest access, but heat, humidity, thunderstorms, crowds, and occasional wildfire smoke can alter plans. Start exposed outings early and keep a weather-safe turnaround point.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, foliage crowds, shorter daylight, and increasing wind. Early snow or ice can reach northern and elevated areas while lower valleys and coastal destinations remain milder.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 48–52°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 25–50 inches, with more on higher ridges.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: January is typically coolest, with February similarly cold in northern and elevated areas.
  • Wettest season: precipitation is distributed through the year, with late spring through summer often wettest from rain and thunderstorms.
  • Driest season: no season is reliably dry statewide; early fall often provides the most stable outdoor windows.
  • Best outdoor window: June through October for warm-season access, with midwinter best only where established winter recreation is supported.