Indian Lake, NY

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The sun coming in through the clouds on Indian Lake in upstate New York.
The sun coming in through the clouds on Indian Lake in upstate New York.. Image by w:en:Dsyrengelas (talk | contribs) via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Today’s Forecast:

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37°F
High: 37° | Low: 24°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KGFL
Observed at: 6:45 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 93%
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 12 at 12:27PM EST until November 13 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY (Expires: November 13, 2026 9:00 am)
Show Alert Details & Instructions
Description: * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches with isolated totals of 3 to 5 inches for the highest mountain peaks. * WHERE...Northern Warren and Hamilton Counties in New York and elevations above 1500 feet in Bennington and Western Windham Counties in Vermont. * WHEN...Until 10 AM 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.
Tonight:Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday:A chance of snow before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Friday Night:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 35°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (7 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (35°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 13/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 34°F. Risk of rain (37%). Light wind (8 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (34°F).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 35°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (7 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (35°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 34°F. Risk of rain (37%). Light wind (8 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (34°F).

⛺ Camping

Not Recommended
  20 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 35°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (7 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (35°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 34°F. Risk of rain (37%). Light wind (8 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (34°F).

🎣 Ice Fishing

Good
  81 /100

Good for ice fishing. High near 35°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (7 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 86/100
Excellent for ice fishing. High near 34°F. Low rain risk (37%). Light wind (8 mph).

❄️ Snowmobiling

Good
  81 /100

Good for snowmobiling. High near 35°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (7 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 86/100
Excellent for snowmobiling. High near 34°F. Low rain risk (37%). Light wind (8 mph).

About Indian Lake

Indian Lake is a New York destination for central-Adirondack lake access, campgrounds, ice fishing, and snowmobile travel.

Make the Most of an Indian Lake 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 Indian Lake

  • Check official access notices, alerts, trail or road conditions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Check wind, waves, current, water temperature, ice reports, and lightning risk before launching or stepping onto frozen water; no forecast alone proves that ice is safe.
  • 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:

  • Adirondack Lake
  • Lake Abanakee
  • Jessup River
  • Blue Mountain Lake
  • Speculator

Plan Around the Conditions

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

7-Day Forecast for Indian Lake, NY

🌧
37°F
High: 37° | Low: 24°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KGFL
Observed at: 6:45 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 93%
Fri ❄
36° 24°
26%
Sat ❄
35° 26°
37%
Sun ❄
37° 22°
48%
Mon ⛅
40° 21°
4%
Tue ⛅
47° 25°
0%
Wed ⛅
51° 27°
0%
Thu ⛅
54° --°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

36° Fri 35° Sat 37° Sun 40° Mon 47° Tue 51° Wed 54° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

24° Fri 26° Sat 22° Sun 21° Mon 25° Tue 27° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Fri 19 Sat 19 Sun 20 Mon 20 Tue 75 Wed 90 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 10:29 pm CST

Indian Lake Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Indian Lake 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. Cold water, wind, waves, and rapidly changing shore conditions remain serious hazards.

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 40–44°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 65–100 inches, varying across lake-effect and elevation zones.
  • 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.