Creeks were all at low flood stage. One 15 year old boy scout from Long Island drowned trying to cross the flooded Neversink behind the parking lot at the Slide Mt. trailhead as they were coming out from an overnight camping trip. The News report on the death is a must read for all who hike the Catskills in the winter. More is forecast for Friday. I would imagine ice will be a major problem for the rest of the season as all the seeps, springs, etc. are running water from the heavy rains which are now freezing into glacier like expanses.
Crampons are definitely in order for any trip from now till spring.
Winds have been fairly high, especially the south facing slopes from last Sunday. Blowdowns could be a problem. New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Privacy Statement . Site search by FreeFind.