Schroon Lake, New York Weather
Schroon Lake, New York — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Schroon Lake, Essex County.
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About Schroon Lake, New York
Schroon Lake rests in a basin of the Adirondack Mountains, its waters a deep, clear blue reflecting the surrounding evergreen slopes and rugged granite outcrops. It lies 32.7 miles north-north-west of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 347°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-north-west of Horicon. The air here carries the crisp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant balm to the senses, and in the early mornings, a mist often rises from the lake's surface, creating an ethereal veil that softens the sharp edges of the landscape. The shoreline is a mosaic of sandy beaches, rocky coves, and stretches of undisturbed woodland, where the quiet rustle of leaves and the distant call of a loon are the dominant sounds. Summer brings a lively hum as visitors and locals alike explore the lake's many inlets and bays by boat, while winter transforms the scene into a hushed, snow-laden expanse, the ice a silent mirror to the pale, wintry sky. The history of Schroon Lake is bound to the ebb and flow of the timber industry and the burgeoning tourism that followed. Early settlers, drawn by the abundant white pine, established logging camps and sawmills, their efforts shaping the early economy and leaving behind a legacy of hardy resilience. Later, the allure of the pristine natural beauty drew families seeking respite, and the shores of Schroon Lake became dotted with summer camps and modest hotels, fostering a tradition of communal recreation that continues to this day. The town itself, with its classic Main Street architecture, retains a sense of unhurried charm, its businesses catering to both the seasonal influx and the steadfast year-round residents. This enduring connection to the land and its bounty, whether through the forest or the inviting waters, defines the character of Schroon Lake.
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| Location | Schroon Lake, Essex County, New York |
| Coordinates | 43.838673°N, 73.760964°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12870 |
| Area Code | 845 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Schroon Lake, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Schroon Lake, New York, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Schroon Lake includes coordinates 43.838673°N, 73.760964°W, situated in Essex County. ZIP code 12870. Telephone area code: 845. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
