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.
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63°F
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Feels like 62°F
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Average
67°F
High
71°F
Low
63°F
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Up to 6 mph
Humidity
69%
Sunrise
9:22 AM
Sunset
12:36 AM
0.01 inches expected
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3 PM
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6 PM
67°F
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9 PM
71°F
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67°F
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77°F
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57°F
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Up to 5 mph
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74%
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9:22 AM
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12:36 AM
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12 AM
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77°F
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68°F
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79°F
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56°F
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Up to 6 mph
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56%
Sunrise
9:22 AM
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70°F
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70°F
High
83°F
Low
59°F
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Up to 4 mph
Humidity
63%
Sunrise
9:22 AM
Sunset
12:36 AM
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67°F
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63°F
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59°F
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68°F
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80°F
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Average
77°F
High
92°F
Low
67°F
Wind
Up to 9 mph
Humidity
74%
Sunrise
9:22 AM
Sunset
12:36 AM
0.05 inches expected
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12 AM
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3 AM
68°F
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6 AM
67°F
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67°F
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12 PM
73°F
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87°F
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92°F
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9 PM
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9 mph
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42%
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Average
73°F
High
79°F
Low
67°F
Wind
Up to 6 mph
Humidity
86%
Sunrise
9:22 AM
Sunset
12:36 AM
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79°F
Feels: 79°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
78%
6.2 miles
3 AM
71°F
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69°F
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9 AM
67°F
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12 PM
79°F
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6 mph
(Gusts: 24)
70%
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