French Lick & West Baden, IN
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Good for hiking. High near 44°F. Low rain risk (28%). Light wind (6 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Golf
Not Recommended for golf. High near 44°F. Risk of rain later today (28%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (44°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About French Lick & West Baden
The established resort hiking network and conventional golf courses around both historic resort communities create several distinct weather decisions on a single trip.
Planning an Outing
Start with wet or frosty turf, lightning, heat, wooded-trail footing and resort operating changes; for this rolling resort uplands, a same-day operating notice carries more weight than a general regional forecast.
Weather Tips
- For this rolling resort uplands, the official resort network includes rugged Trail 2, rugged Trail 3 and the wooded Stables Hiking Trail; use the trail map and observe closures rather than treating hotel walkways as the hiking basis.
- For this rolling resort uplands, frost or saturated turf can delay the Pete Dye, Donald Ross and Valley Links courses independently.
- For this rolling resort uplands, heat and lightning affect exposed golf terrain differently from the shaded wooded trail system.
Nearby Towns and Areas
- French Lick
- West Baden Springs
- French Lick Resort
- Pete Dye Course
- Donald Ross Course
- Valley Links
Adjust the Day to the Forecast
Move the tee time outside the frost, heat or storm window.
7-Day Forecast
Weather by Season
Winter
Across this rolling resort uplands, freeze-thaw cycles leave shaded trails icy while exposed ground turns soft; road and gate status may change after each storm.
Spring
Within this rolling resort uplands, rapid runoff slickens rock and softens trails, while budding trees remain vulnerable to strong wind.
Summer
On this rolling resort uplands, morning offers the best margin before heat and thunderstorms; check for storm debris and water-service restrictions.
Fall
Around this rolling resort uplands, dry, cool weather improves comfort, but falling leaves reduce traction and seasonal services begin closing.
Key Climate Data Points
- Local climate: This rolling resort uplands in Southwest Indiana Hills has an annual average temperature about 54–56°F, receives roughly 44–48 inches of precipitation and typically records usually 8–16 inches, with ice and cold rain often more disruptive than deep snow.
- Wettest season: Spring, when repeated fronts and ohio valley thunderstorms produce the heaviest runoff; this estimate reflects the established resort hiking network and conventional golf courses around both historic resort communities.
- Driest season: Late summer into early fall, aside from tropical-remnant rainfall; this estimate reflects the established resort hiking network and conventional golf courses around both historic resort communities.
- Annual average temperature: About 54–56°f; this estimate reflects the established resort hiking network and conventional golf courses around both historic resort communities.
- Annual snowfall: Usually 8–16 inches, with ice and cold rain often more disruptive than deep snow; this estimate reflects the established resort hiking network and conventional golf courses around both historic resort communities.