Upper Housatonic River & Housatonic Meadows, CT

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Today’s Forecast:

☀
70°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KOXC
Observed at: 10:10 am CDT on 8/29/26
Wind: 11 mph | Humidity: 46%
Today:Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight:Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
Sunday:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 2 to 6 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

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 74°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100
Use Caution for hiking. High near 79°F. Low rain risk (21%). Light wind (6 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 74°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 79°F. Low rain risk (21%). Light wind (6 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for paddling. High near 74°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 47/100
Use Caution for paddling. High near 79°F. Risk of rain (21%). Light wind (6 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 74°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 47/100
Use Caution for fishing. High near 79°F. Low rain risk (21%). Light wind (6 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

About Upper Housatonic River & Housatonic Meadows

The representative point supports planning for upstream rain, river flow, dam operations, cold water, debris, thermal refuges and campground flooding.

Planning the Day

Delay a launch while upstream runoff is still rising; switch to a riverside trail or shore-based fishing access when current exceeds the chosen reach and skill.

Weather and Access Tips

  • Check Falls Village flow, upstream Massachusetts rainfall and any release information before selecting a reach.
  • Match legal launches and takeouts to skill level; cold water, debris and thermal-refuge closures can change an otherwise fair-weather plan.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Falls Village
  • Cornwall
  • Sharon
  • Housatonic Meadows
  • Bulls Bridge

7-Day Forecast

☀
70°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KOXC
Observed at: 10:10 am CDT on 8/29/26
Wind: 11 mph | Humidity: 46%
Sat ☀
74° 54°
0%
Sun ⛈
79° 61°
21%
Mon 🌧
78° 61°
28%
Tue ⛈
76° 61°
64%
Wed ⛈
78° 62°
61%
Thu 🌧
78° 58°
43%
Fri 🌧
75° 56°
25%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

74° Sat 79° Sun 78° Mon 76° Tue 78° Wed 78° Thu 75° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

54° Sat 61° Sun 61° Mon 61° Tue 62° Wed 58° Thu 56° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sat 43 Sun 80 Mon 19 Tue 16 Wed 16 Thu 100 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: August 29, 2026 10:24 am CDT

Upper Housatonic River & Housatonic Meadows Weather by Season

Winter

Cold water, ice and reduced camping access limit river use even during mild air temperatures.

Spring

Runoff and releases can rapidly change current, debris and wading safety.

Summer

Warm water stresses trout while storms can produce abrupt flow and lightning hazards.

Fall

Stable flows and cool air favor fishing and paddling, but leaf debris and shorter days matter.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: River-valley climate; annual mean temperature roughly upper 40s °F; flow responds to upstream Massachusetts rainfall as well as local weather.
  • Warmest or primary-use period: Late spring and early autumn often support paddling and fishing when flow and water temperature remain suitable.
  • Coldest or limited-access period: Midwinter air may be mild while cold water, ice and campground closure still sharply limit river use.
  • Primary hazard season: March through May runoff and heavy-rain events drive high current; June through September brings trout thermal stress.
  • Best practical window: Stable early-autumn flow can favor fishing and paddling after thermal stress eases, absent recent upstream rain.