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Tornado damage in Pisceo.

Post-storm investigations confirm two additional tornadoes in the Adirondacks

By Times Union

The 7 tornadoes that touched down in the Adirondack Park bring the total to at least 18 in July in New York state

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Adirondack trails begin reopening after severe July floods, tornadoes

By Lauren Yates

Storm damage forces indefinite closure of Lake George Islands Campground

tornado damage in hamilton county

A ‘rare day’ for tornado activity in the Adirondacks

By Times Union

Hamilton County hit by two tornadoes on Tuesday; Chestertown and Great Sacandaga areas also impacted

Photo 2 – Trees landed on multiple houses, including this one, on Crownwood Lane in Queensbury on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Updated: Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency after 2nd storm hammers Upstate New York

By Times Union

Utility crews work to restore power; some Adirondack towns facing long cleanup

UPDATE: Beryl’s impact: Adirondack Park towns reopen roads, millions of dollars in damage

By James Odato

One year after torrential rain flooded parts of the Adirondacks, the region is expected to receive another heavy downpour.

A river flowing between lush trees and green moss.

Adirondacks summer outlook: Warm temperatures, more rain

By Chloe Bennett

Wildfire outlook uncertain for Northeast

high peaks in mud season

The warmest winter

By Chloe Bennett

Although the calendar is still in winter, the snowless and mild climate aligns more with the muddy spring season

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Catching clouds from NYS’s highest weather station

By Tom French

Whiteface weather station on the mountain's summit plays a key role in statewide network of research stations

winter's dream winter event

Lack of white stuff is ‘snow problem’ for Adirondacks

By Chloe Bennett

When facing warmer temps, tourism leaders switch gears on winter events, attractions

A graphic showing climate change's impact on temperature in the Adirondack Park.

Adirondack climate change forecasts by the numbers

By Chloe Bennett

Research shows a steady climb in temperature and precipitation 

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