This is how we do Father’s Day in the Adirondacks…..enjoy!
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It rained, it was warm. It snowed, it was warm. And then, it rained a great deal. The weather pattern in the Adirondacks this spring has been a challenge. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts had to be light on their feet and equipment in order to make the best of Mother Nature’s fickle moods as she threw everything into the mix in May, including 36 inches of snow. Hiking and running trails are wet from the recent torrential rain and the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a Muddy Trails Advisory and have asked hikers to avoid venturing above 3000 feet to protect the trails and surrounding vegetation. Severe flooding in parts of the Adirondacks has closed roads and Franklin County has declared a state of emergency due to the flooding. The good news is the rain has ceased and weather experts are predicting a lovely upcoming weekend in the Adirondacks. Skies are predicted to be sunny and clear, with highs in the upper 60s on both Saturday and Sunday. If you are looking for a dry, but very lush, green place to spend time outside this weekend, try the Adirondacks.
Although a coating of snow in late May is not unheard of in Lake Placid, it is unusual to see three feet of the white stuff this time of year in the Adirondack High Peaks. That is exactly what happened Saturday and Sunday in this northern New York mountain region. The Whiteface Memorial Highway closed as crews plowed and moved 34 inches of fresh snow. True to the Adirondack weather saying, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes,” temperatures are predicted to reach the mid-80s later this week. Experienced Adirondack outdoor recreation enthusiasts go from skiing to cycling in a blink, and they advise, if you don’t like the sport, wait a few minutes. Bring a rain coat if your plans include outdoor activities in the Adirondacks this Memorial Day weekend. And it would be a good idea to add a mid-layer of down if you plan on stepping outside for more than a dash to the car. Speaking of the car, you should probably put the snow brush and ice scraper back in the vehicle because although this is barbecue season, snow is in the forecast. It has been raining in the Adirondacks for three days and the weather people predict rain and snow through Sunday night. If you plan to hike, be advised the NY State DEC cautions trails will be wet and muddy. Water levels are high; low water crossings may be unpassable and trails along waters may be flooded. At higher elevations temperatures will fall below freezing and as much as 8 inches of heavy snow is possible. Be prepared or stay inside by the fire. Spring weather in the Adirondacks is extremely variable. Snow and cold weather is not unusual for late May. The last time it snowed on Memorial Day was in 2009, but last year it was so warm I was swimming in Mirror Lake by this time. It looks like a cold and snowy Memorial Day in the Adirondacks this year. Since Mother Nature always knows best, we would be wise to relax, stop complaining about the bone chilling dampness, and enjoy the bonus snow and cozy wood fires. Skiing anyone?! Cozy wood fire and photograph courtesy of Ed Reed. Please enjoy this Mother’s Day bouquet of fresh Adirondack wildflowers. Best wishes of the day to fellow fans of the Adirondack lifestyle! |
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