Kaaterskill High Peak
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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
Current Conditions
62°F
clear sky
Feels like 60°F
Good Hiking Conditions
Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.
Average
63°F
High
64°F
Low
62°F
Wind
Up to 9 mph
Humidity
53%
Sunrise
11:16 AM
Sunset
10:56 PM
6 PM
62°F
Feels: 60°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 19)
48%
6.2 miles
9 PM
64°F
Feels: 63°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 16)
57%
6.2 miles
Average
57°F
High
64°F
Low
48°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
85%
Sunrise
11:16 AM
Sunset
10:56 PM
0.00 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
62°F
Feels: 62°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
86%
6.2 miles
3 AM
58°F
Feels: 57°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
91%
6.2 miles
6 AM
53°F
Feels: 53°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
93%
6.2 miles
9 AM
48°F
Feels: 48°F
0 mph
(Gusts: 2)
96%
6.2 miles
12 PM
49°F
Feels: 48°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 6)
98%
6.2 miles
3 PM
59°F
Feels: 58°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 19)
69%
6.2 miles
6 PM
64°F
Feels: 63°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 31)
66%
6.2 miles
9 PM
61°F
Feels: 61°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 38)
78%
6.2 miles
0.00 inches
Average
44°F
High
60°F
Low
29°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
72%
Sunrise
11:16 AM
Sunset
10:56 PM
0.14 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
60°F
Feels: 60°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 37)
80%
6.2 miles
3 AM
60°F
Feels: 60°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 39)
80%
6.2 miles
6 AM
57°F
Feels: 57°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 23)
86%
4.6 miles
0.10 inches
9 AM
47°F
Feels: 42°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 25)
82%
6.2 miles
0.03 inches
12 PM
33°F
Feels: 26°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 26)
73%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
3 PM
31°F
Feels: 22°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 26)
65%
6.2 miles
6 PM
32°F
Feels: 22°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 27)
55%
6.2 miles
9 PM
29°F
Feels: 18°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 27)
58%
6.2 miles
Average
26°F
High
33°F
Low
21°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
59%
Sunrise
11:16 AM
Sunset
10:56 PM
12 AM
25°F
Feels: 17°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 23)
61%
6.2 miles
3 AM
22°F
Feels: 16°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 15)
67%
6.2 miles
6 AM
23°F
Feels: 15°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 17)
67%
6.2 miles
9 AM
21°F
Feels: 21°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 8)
69%
6.2 miles
12 PM
22°F
Feels: 22°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
66%
6.2 miles
3 PM
30°F
Feels: 26°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 7)
37%
6.2 miles
6 PM
33°F
Feels: 25°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 16)
35%
3.5 miles
9 PM
29°F
Feels: 20°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 30)
68%
4.3 miles
Average
29°F
High
34°F
Low
25°F
Wind
Up to 12 mph
Humidity
76%
Sunrise
11:16 AM
Sunset
10:56 PM
12 AM
28°F
Feels: 18°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 30)
78%
6.2 miles
3 AM
26°F
Feels: 17°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 27)
94%
0.0 miles
6 AM
25°F
Feels: 19°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 13)
98%
1.0 miles
9 AM
25°F
Feels: 19°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 15)
84%
6.2 miles
12 PM
28°F
Feels: 19°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 29)
73%
6.2 miles
3 PM
32°F
Feels: 23°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 28)
59%
6.2 miles
6 PM
34°F
Feels: 27°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 21)
61%
6.2 miles
9 PM
34°F
Feels: 27°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 21)
59%
6.2 miles
Average
26°F
High
33°F
Low
24°F
Wind
Up to 9 mph
Humidity
86%
Sunrise
11:16 AM
Sunset
10:56 PM
12 AM
24°F
Feels: 19°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 2)
86%
6.2 miles
3 AM
25°F
Feels: 25°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
85%
6.2 miles
6 AM
26°F
Feels: 26°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
86%
6.2 miles
9 AM
25°F
Feels: 25°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
95%
3.0 miles
12 PM
26°F
Feels: 22°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 7)
92%
6.2 miles
3 PM
33°F
Feels: 25°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 21)
73%
6.2 miles
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