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Kaaterskill High Peak

#22
3655 ft (1114 m) Kaaterskill Wild Forest
Kaaterskill High Peak

About Kaaterskill High Peak

Kaaterskill High Peak was once thought to be the highest mountain in the Catskills. It features spectacular views from Hurricane Ledge just south of the summit, and several plane crash sites can be found on its slopes.

History

Kaaterskill High Peak was incorrectly believed to be the highest mountain in the Catskills in the 19th century. Its name comes from 'Kaaterskill,' a Dutch term meaning 'Wildcat Creek.' The mountain features in many famous Hudson River School paintings.

Weather Forecast

broken clouds

Current Conditions

29°F

broken clouds

Feels like 19°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 28°F
High 29°F
Low 27°F
Wind Up to 11 mph
Humidity 76%
Sunrise 12:22 PM
Sunset 9:48 PM
6 PM
broken clouds
29°F
Feels: 19°F 11 mph (Gusts: 15) 79% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
27°F
Feels: 19°F 7 mph (Gusts: 16) 73% 6.2 miles
Average 17°F
High 23°F
Low 11°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 55%
Sunrise 12:22 PM
Sunset 9:48 PM
12 AM
light snow
22°F
Feels: 15°F 6 mph (Gusts: 12) 77% 3.3 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
14°F
Feels: 2°F 9 mph (Gusts: 14) 64% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
12°F
Feels: 1°F 8 mph (Gusts: 24) 59% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
12°F
Feels: 2°F 7 mph (Gusts: 25) 59% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
11°F
Feels: 2°F 6 mph (Gusts: 20) 58% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
17°F
Feels: 8°F 7 mph (Gusts: 16) 43% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
23°F
Feels: 16°F 5 mph (Gusts: 11) 38% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
23°F
Feels: 23°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 41% 6.2 miles
Average 23°F
High 32°F
Low 19°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 73%
Sunrise 12:22 PM
Sunset 9:48 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
19°F
Feels: 12°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 58% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
19°F
Feels: 10°F 6 mph (Gusts: 17) 62% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
20°F
Feels: 13°F 5 mph (Gusts: 14) 63% 6.2 miles
9 AM
light snow
21°F
Feels: 13°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 78% 1.8 miles
12 PM
light snow
21°F
Feels: 15°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 92% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
26°F
Feels: 19°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 80% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
32°F
Feels: 24°F 8 mph (Gusts: 13) 68% 6.2 miles
9 PM
light snow
30°F
Feels: 26°F 4 mph (Gusts: 10) 83% 6.2 miles
Average 23°F
High 25°F
Low 22°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 73%
Sunrise 12:22 PM
Sunset 9:48 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
24°F
Feels: 20°F 3 mph (Gusts: 1) 94% 6.2 miles
3 AM
few clouds
23°F
Feels: 18°F 4 mph (Gusts: 2) 91% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
22°F
Feels: 22°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 94% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
23°F
Feels: 18°F 4 mph (Gusts: 10) 90% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
23°F
Feels: 19°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 83% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
24°F
Feels: 18°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 46% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
25°F
Feels: 19°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 40% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
23°F
Feels: 18°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 49% 6.2 miles
Average 19°F
High 25°F
Low 14°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 61%
Sunrise 12:22 PM
Sunset 9:48 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
20°F
Feels: 15°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 60% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
17°F
Feels: 12°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 68% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
15°F
Feels: 15°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 71% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
15°F
Feels: 15°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 70% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
14°F
Feels: 14°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 77% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
21°F
Feels: 15°F 5 mph (Gusts: 12) 52% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
25°F
Feels: 16°F 10 mph (Gusts: 23) 42% 6.2 miles
9 PM
few clouds
23°F
Feels: 13°F 9 mph (Gusts: 31) 51% 6.2 miles
Average 11°F
High 18°F
Low 6°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 56%
Sunrise 12:22 PM
Sunset 9:48 PM
12 AM
scattered clouds
18°F
Feels: 7°F 10 mph (Gusts: 26) 51% 6.2 miles
3 AM
scattered clouds
11°F
Feels: 0°F 8 mph (Gusts: 23) 57% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
10°F
Feels: -1°F 6 mph (Gusts: 17) 60% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
8°F
Feels: -3°F 7 mph (Gusts: 17) 63% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
6°F
Feels: -1°F 4 mph (Gusts: 13) 61% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
10°F
Feels: -2°F 8 mph (Gusts: 19) 44% 6.2 miles

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