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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

scattered clouds

Current Conditions

14°F

scattered clouds

Feels like 4°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 16°F
High 24°F
Low 10°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 72%
Sunrise 12:15 PM
Sunset 9:24 PM
3 AM
scattered clouds
14°F
Feels: 4°F 7 mph (Gusts: 22) 64% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
13°F
Feels: 4°F 5 mph (Gusts: 22) 72% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
11°F
Feels: 2°F 6 mph (Gusts: 20) 81% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
10°F
Feels: 2°F 4 mph (Gusts: 11) 86% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
20°F
Feels: 12°F 5 mph (Gusts: 17) 61% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
24°F
Feels: 16°F 7 mph (Gusts: 17) 59% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
19°F
Feels: 14°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 83% 6.2 miles
Average 18°F
High 30°F
Low 12°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 88%
Sunrise 12:15 PM
Sunset 9:24 PM
12 AM
scattered clouds
13°F
Feels: 6°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 93% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
13°F
Feels: 6°F 4 mph (Gusts: 1) 94% 6.2 miles
6 AM
few clouds
14°F
Feels: 8°F 3 mph (Gusts: 1) 96% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
14°F
Feels: 14°F 3 mph (Gusts: 1) 96% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
12°F
Feels: 6°F 4 mph (Gusts: 2) 94% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
24°F
Feels: 18°F 6 mph (Gusts: 14) 71% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
30°F
Feels: 23°F 6 mph (Gusts: 16) 68% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
26°F
Feels: 21°F 5 mph (Gusts: 12) 90% 6.2 miles
Average 16°F
High 23°F
Low 9°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 78%
Sunrise 12:15 PM
Sunset 9:24 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
23°F
Feels: 17°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 95% 3.1 miles
3 AM
light snow
20°F
Feels: 15°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 92% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
18°F
Feels: 12°F 3 mph (Gusts: 8) 88% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
13°F
Feels: 8°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 82% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
9°F
Feels: 1°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 87% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
14°F
Feels: 6°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 59% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
17°F
Feels: 8°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 52% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
14°F
Feels: 6°F 6 mph (Gusts: 17) 69% 6.2 miles
Average 12°F
High 19°F
Low 8°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 73%
Sunrise 12:15 PM
Sunset 9:24 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
13°F
Feels: 1°F 9 mph (Gusts: 21) 76% 6.2 miles
3 AM
scattered clouds
8°F
Feels: -4°F 10 mph (Gusts: 27) 76% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
8°F
Feels: -5°F 8 mph (Gusts: 24) 78% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
9°F
Feels: -3°F 10 mph (Gusts: 30) 77% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
8°F
Feels: -4°F 8 mph (Gusts: 24) 79% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
15°F
Feels: 4°F 9 mph (Gusts: 24) 64% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
19°F
Feels: 9°F 8 mph (Gusts: 21) 58% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
18°F
Feels: 10°F 5 mph (Gusts: 16) 72% 6.2 miles
Average 16°F
High 25°F
Low 9°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 85%
Sunrise 12:15 PM
Sunset 9:24 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
14°F
Feels: 8°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 90% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
12°F
Feels: 6°F 3 mph (Gusts: 1) 93% 6.2 miles
6 AM
light snow
14°F
Feels: 7°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 94% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
12°F
Feels: 6°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 93% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
9°F
Feels: 3°F 3 mph (Gusts: 1) 96% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
20°F
Feels: 20°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 66% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
25°F
Feels: 25°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 58% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
20°F
Feels: 20°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 86% 6.2 miles
Average 17°F
High 17°F
Low 17°F
Wind Up to 3 mph
Humidity 91%
Sunrise 12:15 PM
Sunset 9:24 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
17°F
Feels: 17°F 3 mph (Gusts: 1) 91% 6.2 miles

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