Ski resort
Hunter, NY
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Today: Chance Rain Showers, high 74°, 43% chance of rain
Current observed weather and the available forecast for Hunter Mountain. Conditions can change quickly; check local alerts before travel.
Hunter has not announced a 2026-27 opening date, and its official site does not state typical season months.
From Vail Resorts eastern openings release (2024-25), checked . Dates change each year.
This forecast is for the main base area at about 1,600 feet. The summit is 1,600 feet higher and is usually colder and windier.
For snow depth, lifts and trails, see the official Hunter Mountain snow report.
Current conditions
Overcast clouds
Observed at 2:38 PM local time
At a glance
High 74° · Low 45°
Up to 43% chance of rainA chance of rain showers. Cloudy. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
High 62° · Low 43°
Up to 1% chance of rainSunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph.
Hour by hour
Day by day
Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated 8:36 AM local time. Hourly values are for the forecast grid cell containing this location. Current conditions from OpenWeather.
Averages, not a forecast
In an average October, highs are near 57° and lows near 35°, with measurable precipitation on about 12 days.
July is usually the warmest month (average high 77°), and January the coldest (average low 11°). December has the most days with precipitation, and September the fewest.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. days | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 11° | 13 | 4.4 in |
| February | 33° | 12° | 11 | 3.1 in |
| March | 40° | 19° | 12 | 4.8 in |
| April | 53° | 30° | 12 | 4.8 in |
| May | 65° | 40° | 13 | 4.0 in |
| June | 73° | 49° | 13 | 4.6 in |
| July | 77° | 54° | 11 | 4.6 in |
| August | 76° | 52° | 12 | 5.1 in |
| September | 69° | 45° | 10 | 5.3 in |
| October | 57° | 35° | 12 | 6.0 in |
| November | 46° | 27° | 11 | 4.8 in |
| December | 35° | 18° | 13 | 4.5 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals from the E JEWETT, NY US station, 4 miles away. Precipitation days count days with at least 0.01 inch.
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