Mohawk Mountain & State Forest, CT

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Mohawk Mountain & State Forest outdoor landscape
Mohawk Mountain & State Forest — Photo by Jrclark, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

🌧
44°F
High: 44° | Low: 33°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KOXC
Observed at: 7:56 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 13 mph | Humidity: 93%
Tonight:Rain before 4am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Friday:Rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Friday Night:A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 37°F. Rain forecast later today (83%). Light wind (13 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (37°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 37°F. Low rain risk (4%). Light wind (13 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (37°F).

🎿 Cross-Country Skiing

Use Caution
  41 /100

Use Caution for cross-country skiing. High near 37°F. Rain forecast later today (83%). Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 73/100
Good for cross-country skiing. High near 37°F. Low rain risk (4%). Light wind (13 mph).

About Mohawk Mountain & State Forest

The representative point supports planning for ski-area snowmaking and lifts versus natural-snow forest travel, ridge wind and separate operating rules.

Planning the Day

Use the private ski area’s posted lift and slope status for downhill plans; natural-snow cross-country skiing in the state forest is separate, ungroomed and weather-dependent.

Weather and Access Tips

  • Downhill skiing and snowmaking belong to the private ski area; state-forest cross-country use is separate, ungroomed, unstaffed and dependent on natural snow.
  • Use the private ski area’s own lift, snowmaking and surface report for downhill skiing.
  • For the state forest, assess natural snow, road access and ungroomed trail conditions independently of ski-area operations.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Cornwall
  • Mohawk State Forest
  • Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
  • Goshen

7-Day Forecast

🌧
44°F
High: 44° | Low: 33°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KOXC
Observed at: 7:56 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 13 mph | Humidity: 93%
Fri ❄
38° 29°
85%
Sat ☁
38° 30°
4%
Sun ⛅
41° 30°
5%
Mon ☀
45° 29°
0%
Tue ☀
49° 32°
0%
Wed ☀
54° 33°
0%
Thu ☀
56° --°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

38° Fri 38° Sat 41° Sun 45° Mon 49° Tue 54° Wed 56° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

29° Fri 30° Sat 30° Sun 29° Mon 32° Tue 33° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 18 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 20 Tue 90 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 10:04 pm CST

Mohawk Mountain & State Forest Weather by Season

Winter

Snowmaking may support downhill skiing when forest cover is thin; ice and wind affect both areas differently.

Spring

Thawing forest roads turn muddy after the ski area winds down, while shaded snow lingers.

Summer

Hiking replaces snow sports, with thunderstorms and humidity affecting exposed high ground.

Fall

Frost and leaf cover arrive early; ski preparation does not mean the forest has winter-ready trails.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: High Litchfield upland climate; annual mean temperature roughly upper 40s °F; winter precipitation type and elevation strongly affect usable snow.
  • Warmest or primary-use period: The private ski area’s primary-use period follows snowmaking and posted operations, usually centered on midwinter.
  • Coldest or limited-access period: Winter rain, icing and thaws can interrupt downhill operations while ungroomed forest skiing loses natural cover sooner.
  • Primary hazard season: December through March carries snow, icing and lift-wind risk; April brings mud to public forest roads and trails.
  • Best practical window: The ski window is operational rather than calendar-based; summer and early fall generally favor forest hiking.