06/12/2026
☀️ In the Adirondack High Peaks on Saturday, the sun will rise at 5:11 am and set at 8:40 pm.
🌡️ It’s going to be quite warm through the weekend. Be sure to drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks.
⛈️ High Peaks summit temperatures are expected to be near 60 through the weekend, and some rain is expected later Sunday. Some water crossings may be difficult after storms expected today, so plan alternative routes. It’s better to wait out water rises if you have to, rather than attempt what may be a dangerous crossing.
🛶 Otherwise, waters are around most of the Adirondack Park at near normal levels for this time of year, though in the southwestern part of the Adirondacks they are much lower than normal, which could make low water paddles difficult there.
🌊 Aside from the dam releases, the Hudson River is expected to be about 3 feet on the gauge in North Creek. At Peircefield, the Raquette River is forecast to be about 5.5 feet. Lake Champlain has fallen to about 96.3 feet, and water temperatures there are now mostly in the mid-60s. Mirror Lake water temperature is now around 70 degrees.
🚧 In the Ferris Lake Wild Forest, the bridge over North Creek toward Waters Mill Pond is out and will require fording the creek. In the High Peaks, Avalanche Pass remains closed after the slide about a year ago.
👾 And remember that ticks are very active this year – take precautions, and be sure to check yourself after a day outside.
Panther Mountain in Chestertown. Video by Emily Russell
