Catskill Park, NY

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Today’s Forecast:

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°F
High: 40° | Low: 27°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KMSV
Observed at: 2:56 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 12 at 12:27PM EST until November 13 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY (Expires: November 13, 2026 12:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with the highest amounts at elevations above 1500 feet. * WHERE...Western Greene and Western Ulster Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Instructions: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
This Afternoon:Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight:Rain before 9pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday:Snow before 1pm, then a chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 33°F. Rain forecast later today (74%). Light wind (8 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (33°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 34°F. Low rain risk (15%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (34°F).

⛺ Camping

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 33°F. Rain forecast later today (74%). Light wind (8 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (33°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 camping. High near 34°F. Low rain risk (15%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (34°F).

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 33°F. Rain forecast later today (74%). Light wind (8 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (33°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 biking. High near 34°F. Low rain risk (15%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (34°F).

🎿 Cross-Country Skiing

Use Caution
  44 /100

Use Caution for cross-country skiing. High near 33°F. Rain forecast later today (74%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 86/100
Excellent for cross-country skiing. High near 34°F. Low rain risk (15%). Light wind (10 mph).

🛷 Sledding / Snowshoeing

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 33°F. Rain forecast later today (74%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 34°F. Low rain risk (15%). Light wind (10 mph).

About Catskill Park

Catskill Park is a New York destination for a broad mountain preserve with hiking, camping, cycling corridors, and winter trails.

Make the Most of a Catskill Park 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 Catskill Park

  • 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:

  • Phoenicia
  • Tannersville
  • Slide Mountain
  • Big Indian
  • Woodland Valley

Plan Around the Conditions

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

7-Day Forecast for Catskill Park

🌧
°F
High: 40° | Low: 27°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KMSV
Observed at: 2:56 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
Thu 🌧
40° 27°
86%
Fri ❄
34° 24°
79%
Sat ❄
35° 27°
15%
Sun ❄
37° 24°
25%
Mon ⛅
42° 23°
5%
Tue ⛅
48° 26°
0%
Wed ☀
55° 29°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

40° Thu 34° Fri 35° Sat 37° Sun 42° Mon 48° Tue 55° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

27° Thu 24° Fri 27° Sat 24° Sun 23° Mon 26° Tue 29° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 18 Thu 18 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 20 Tue 100 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 9:45 pm CST

Catskill Park Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Catskill Park 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 43–48°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 50–100 inches, with substantially more at ski-area elevations.
  • 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.