Balsam Mountain
#27About 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
Current Conditions
11°F
overcast clouds
Feels like -1°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
Average
13°F
High
19°F
Low
10°F
Wind
Up to 16 mph
Humidity
87%
Sunrise
12:16 PM
Sunset
9:26 PM
3 AM
11°F
Feels: -1°F
16 mph
(Gusts: 37)
79%
0.1 miles
6 AM
10°F
Feels: -2°F
14 mph
(Gusts: 36)
85%
2.3 miles
9 AM
10°F
Feels: -3°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 35)
91%
3.9 miles
12 PM
10°F
Feels: -3°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 32)
92%
1.0 miles
3 PM
15°F
Feels: 4°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 28)
86%
4.3 miles
6 PM
19°F
Feels: 8°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 26)
84%
6.2 miles
9 PM
17°F
Feels: 7°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 26)
91%
6.2 miles
Average
15°F
High
26°F
Low
8°F
Wind
Up to 9 mph
Humidity
95%
Sunrise
12:16 PM
Sunset
9:26 PM
12 AM
9°F
Feels: 1°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 9)
98%
3.7 miles
3 AM
8°F
Feels: 8°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 1)
99%
2.1 miles
6 AM
12°F
Feels: 12°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 2)
98%
3.3 miles
9 AM
11°F
Feels: 11°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
97%
6.2 miles
12 PM
10°F
Feels: 10°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 2)
96%
6.2 miles
3 PM
22°F
Feels: 13°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 26)
88%
3.0 miles
6 PM
26°F
Feels: 16°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 26)
92%
9 PM
24°F
Feels: 16°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 23)
94%
1.1 miles
Average
12°F
High
23°F
Low
1°F
Wind
Up to 11 mph
Humidity
92%
Sunrise
12:16 PM
Sunset
9:26 PM
12 AM
23°F
Feels: 14°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 22)
95%
0.9 miles
3 AM
15°F
Feels: 15°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 9)
97%
6 AM
13°F
Feels: 6°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 19)
94%
0.5 miles
9 AM
8°F
Feels: 0°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 10)
96%
6.2 miles
12 PM
1°F
Feels: -8°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 7)
100%
3 PM
10°F
Feels: -2°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 15)
84%
3.0 miles
6 PM
12°F
Feels: -1°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 16)
78%
5.9 miles
9 PM
10°F
Feels: 0°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 21)
91%
Average
9°F
High
16°F
Low
4°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
91%
Sunrise
12:16 PM
Sunset
9:26 PM
12 AM
8°F
Feels: -5°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 24)
93%
3 AM
4°F
Feels: -8°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 30)
93%
6 AM
6°F
Feels: -7°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 35)
94%
9 AM
8°F
Feels: -5°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 37)
91%
12 PM
7°F
Feels: -6°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 37)
92%
0.1 miles
3 PM
12°F
Feels: -1°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 32)
89%
6 PM
16°F
Feels: 3°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 30)
87%
2.6 miles
9 PM
15°F
Feels: 4°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 25)
90%
4.6 miles
Average
14°F
High
22°F
Low
6°F
Wind
Up to 7 mph
Humidity
93%
Sunrise
12:16 PM
Sunset
9:26 PM
12 AM
12°F
Feels: 5°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
97%
3 AM
16°F
Feels: 8°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 21)
95%
6 AM
14°F
Feels: 4°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 22)
94%
9 AM
11°F
Feels: 4°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 10)
97%
12 PM
6°F
Feels: 6°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 1)
98%
1.0 miles
3 PM
16°F
Feels: 16°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
87%
6.2 miles
6 PM
22°F
Feels: 22°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 5)
78%
6.2 miles
9 PM
18°F
Feels: 18°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 1)
95%
6.2 miles
Average
16°F
High
16°F
Low
16°F
Wind
Up to 4 mph
Humidity
94%
Sunrise
12:16 PM
Sunset
9:26 PM
12 AM
16°F
Feels: 10°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 3)
94%
6.2 miles
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