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Balsam Mountain

#27
3600 ft (1097 m) Big Indian Wilderness
Balsam Mountain

About Balsam Mountain

Balsam Mountain is one of the four peaks required to be climbed in winter for membership in the Catskill 3500 Club. It features a densely wooded summit and is often climbed in conjunction with nearby Eagle Mountain.

History

Balsam Mountain takes its name from the balsam fir trees that dominate its upper slopes. It became one of the original peaks on the Catskill 3500 Club list when the club was formed in the early 1960s, and is one of the four peaks that must be climbed in winter for membership.

Weather Forecast

light rain

Current Conditions

59°F

light rain

Feels like 58°F

Weather Alert

  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 59°F
High 59°F
Low 59°F
Wind Up to 12 mph
Humidity 54%
Sunrise 9:26 AM
Sunset 12:24 AM
0.00 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
9 PM
light rain
59°F
Feels: 58°F 12 mph (Gusts: 33) 54% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
Average 50°F
High 59°F
Low 41°F
Wind Up to 15 mph
Humidity 75%
Sunrise 9:26 AM
Sunset 12:24 AM
0.06 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
broken clouds
59°F
Feels: 58°F 14 mph (Gusts: 32) 60% 6.2 miles
3 AM
light rain
54°F
Feels: 54°F 10 mph (Gusts: 33) 97% 6.2 miles 0.06 inches
6 AM
broken clouds
47°F
Feels: 41°F 15 mph (Gusts: 35) 94% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
41°F
Feels: 33°F 15 mph (Gusts: 35) 95% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
44°F
Feels: 38°F 13 mph (Gusts: 29) 91% 6.2 miles
3 PM
light rain
42°F
Feels: 36°F 11 mph (Gusts: 26) 83% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 PM
broken clouds
55°F
Feels: 52°F 13 mph (Gusts: 21) 40% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
54°F
Feels: 51°F 13 mph (Gusts: 18) 38% 6.2 miles
Average 47°F
High 60°F
Low 36°F
Wind Up to 11 mph
Humidity 65%
Sunrise 9:26 AM
Sunset 12:24 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
46°F
Feels: 42°F 8 mph (Gusts: 20) 61% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
37°F
Feels: 37°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 82% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
36°F
Feels: 33°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 84% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
36°F
Feels: 32°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 85% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
47°F
Feels: 45°F 5 mph (Gusts: 12) 63% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
58°F
Feels: 56°F 8 mph (Gusts: 16) 47% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
60°F
Feels: 58°F 11 mph (Gusts: 17) 48% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
59°F
Feels: 57°F 11 mph (Gusts: 19) 52% 6.2 miles
Average 51°F
High 61°F
Low 42°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 76%
Sunrise 9:26 AM
Sunset 12:24 AM
0.05 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
overcast clouds
51°F
Feels: 50°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 76% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
48°F
Feels: 46°F 4 mph (Gusts: 16) 83% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
42°F
Feels: 42°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 97% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
42°F
Feels: 42°F 2 mph (Gusts: 1) 96% 6.2 miles
12 PM
light rain
49°F
Feels: 47°F 4 mph (Gusts: 11) 81% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
3 PM
light rain
57°F
Feels: 55°F 8 mph (Gusts: 11) 56% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 PM
light rain
61°F
Feels: 59°F 9 mph (Gusts: 11) 40% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
9 PM
light rain
54°F
Feels: 53°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 82% 4.5 miles 0.03 inches
Average 50°F
High 64°F
Low 40°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 76%
Sunrise 9:26 AM
Sunset 12:24 AM
0.07 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
48°F
Feels: 47°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 95% 6.2 miles 0.06 inches
3 AM
light rain
43°F
Feels: 43°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 96% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 AM
few clouds
41°F
Feels: 41°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 98% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
40°F
Feels: 37°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 99% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
48°F
Feels: 47°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 87% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
60°F
Feels: 58°F 8 mph (Gusts: 14) 44% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
64°F
Feels: 61°F 9 mph (Gusts: 12) 35% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
60°F
Feels: 58°F 7 mph (Gusts: 12) 55% 6.2 miles
Average 54°F
High 68°F
Low 43°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 62%
Sunrise 9:26 AM
Sunset 12:24 AM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
53°F
Feels: 51°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 76% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
scattered clouds
49°F
Feels: 48°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 84% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
45°F
Feels: 44°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 68% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
43°F
Feels: 41°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 77% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
56°F
Feels: 53°F 4 mph (Gusts: 10) 56% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
64°F
Feels: 62°F 8 mph (Gusts: 12) 37% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
68°F
Feels: 67°F 10 mph (Gusts: 15) 37% 6.2 miles

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