Winona State Forest, NY

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Today’s Forecast:

☁
36°F
High: 37° | Low: 27°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KART
Observed at: 8:10 am CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 11 mph | Humidity: 64%
Today:Cloudy, with a high near 37. North wind around 8 mph.
Tonight:A slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday:A chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 38°F. Rain forecast later today (65%). Light wind (8 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (38°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 33°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (7 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (33°F).

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 38°F. Rain forecast later today (65%). Light wind (8 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (38°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 33°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (7 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (33°F).

⛺ Camping

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 38°F. Rain forecast later today (65%). Light wind (8 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (38°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 33°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (7 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (33°F).

🎿 Cross-Country Skiing

Use Caution
  38 /100

Use Caution for cross-country skiing. High near 38°F. Risk of rain later today (65%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 90/100
Excellent for cross-country skiing. High near 33°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (7 mph).

🛷 Sledding / Snowshoeing

Use Caution
  42 /100

Use Caution for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 38°F. Risk of rain later today (65%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 33°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (7 mph).

❄️ Snowmobiling

Use Caution
  40 /100

Use Caution for snowmobiling. High near 38°F. Risk of rain later today (65%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 90/100
Excellent for snowmobiling. High near 33°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (7 mph).

About Winona State Forest

Winona State Forest is a New York destination for an established forest trail network for biking, camping, skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

Make the Most of a Winona State Forest 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 Winona State Forest

  • 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:

  • Mannsville
  • Lacona
  • Sandy Creek
  • Barnes Corners
  • Tug Hill

Plan Around the Conditions

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

7-Day Forecast for Winona State Forest

☁
36°F
High: 37° | Low: 27°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KART
Observed at: 8:10 am CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 11 mph | Humidity: 64%
Fri ☁
37° 27°
3%
Sat ❄
38° 29°
65%
Sun ❄
40° 29°
21%
Mon ⛅
41° 31°
0%
Tue ⛅
45° 34°
0%
Wed ⛅
48° 32°
0%
Thu ⛅
50° 36°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

37° Fri 38° Sat 40° Sun 41° Mon 45° Tue 48° Wed 50° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

27° Fri 29° Sat 29° Sun 31° Mon 34° Tue 32° Wed 36° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Fri 19 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed 70 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 13, 2026 10:43 pm CST

Winona State Forest Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Winona State Forest 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 42–46°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 150–250 inches in favored Tug Hill snowbelts.
  • 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.