Mountain Creek & Vernon, NJ

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Outdoor scenery at Mountain Creek & Vernon
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Today’s Forecast:

☁
45°F
High: 46° | Low: 35°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KFWN
Observed at: 7:30 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 11 mph | Humidity: 93%
Tonight:Rain showers before 1am, then rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday:Rain before 8am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night:A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain between 7pm and 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 8pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  41 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 43°F. Rain forecast later today (97%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 80/100
Good for hiking. High near 46°F. Light wind (10 mph).

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 43°F. Rain forecast later today (97%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 72/100
Good for biking. High near 46°F. Light wind (10 mph).

⛳ Golf

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for golf. High near 43°F. Rain forecast later today (97%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°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 golf. High near 46°F. Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (46°F).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 43°F. Rain forecast later today (97%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°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 outdoor events / activities. High near 46°F. Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (46°F).

🛷 Sledding / Snowshoeing

Use Caution
  40 /100

Use Caution for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 43°F. Rain forecast later today (97%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 17/100
Not Recommended for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 46°F. Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (46°F).

About Mountain Creek & Vernon

A forecast for Mountain Creek & Vernon helps visitors make better use of a ski resort, bike park, hiking corridor, events, nearby resort golf, and established snow recreation.

Planning an Outing at Mountain Creek & Vernon

Use the calmest weather window for the main objective and save sheltered trails, developed areas, or a shorter turnaround for later.

Weather Tips for Mountain Creek & Vernon

  • Compare valley and ridge forecasts; elevation can add fog, wind, ice, and a sharp temperature drop.
  • Check trail, road, campground, lift, snowmaking, and seasonal facility status before leaving.
  • Use traction when required and turn around before thunderstorms or fading daylight reach exposed terrain.
  • Expect foliage traffic, hunting-season activity, and slower travel on narrow mountain roads.

Nearby Towns and Areas

Use this forecast as practical context for outdoor plans near:

  • Vernon Valley
  • Hamburg
  • McAfee
  • Crystal Springs
  • Appalachian Trail
  • Wawayanda Mountain
  • Pochuck Valley

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Keep the main objective flexible; a shorter route or later start is often the better choice when access or weather is uncertain.

7-Day Forecast for Mountain Creek & Vernon

☁
45°F
High: 46° | Low: 35°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KFWN
Observed at: 7:30 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 11 mph | Humidity: 93%
Fri ❄
43° 30°
98%
Sat ⛅
46° 32°
0%
Sun ⛅
48° 33°
0%
Mon ⛅
50° 30°
0%
Tue ☀
55° 33°
0%
Wed ☀
60° 34°
0%
Thu ☀
62° --°
1%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

43° Fri 46° Sat 48° Sun 50° Mon 55° Tue 60° Wed 62° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

30° Fri 32° Sat 33° Sun 30° Mon 33° Tue 34° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 18 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 70 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:34 pm CST

Mountain Creek & Vernon Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Mountain Creek & Vernon can bring meaningful snow, ice, wind, and freeze-thaw conditions. Check roads, trail or lift status, traction needs, and daylight before entering higher terrain. Snowmaking, lift operations, wind holds, and resort road conditions should be checked directly.

Spring

Spring is often muddy and uneven, with lingering ice in shade and streams running high after rain or snowmelt. Delay fragile trail use when managers request it.

Summer

Summer combines humid valley heat with thunderstorms, fog, and gusts on exposed ridges. Start climbs and rides early and leave high points before lightning develops.

Fall

Fall offers crisp hiking and foliage, but parking pressure, hunting seasons, cold fronts, and early sunset require an earlier start and flexible route.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: about 48–53°F, cooler at higher elevations.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 20–40 inches in the northwest highlands, with more variation on ridges.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: January is typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: Summer is often wettest because of thunderstorms and tropical moisture, although precipitation is distributed through the year.
  • Driest season: Fall is often driest, particularly from October into November.
  • Best outdoor window: Spring and fall usually provide the best balance of comfortable temperatures and reliable access.