Workshop on Weather- and Climate-Related Challenges of Winter Activities

Snow Place Like Tug Hill: Exploring Winter's Impact in a Multi-Use Landscape

The Northeast Regional Climate Center and NYS Tug Hill Commission are collaborating on a two-part workshop series focused on weather- and climate-related challenges of winter activities in the Tug Hill region. In this workshop, we will be exploring recent winters in the Tug Hill region and the tools that are available to help monitor weather and climate conditions.

October 22, 2025

Part 1: Virtual Session

In this pre-workshop session, we will provide an overview of the Northeast Regional Climate Center and the services it provides, with a special focus on tools for the winter season. This session will help provide the initial context and background for the in-person session.

Agenda

November 6, 2025

Part 2: In-Person Session

Howard G. Sackett Technical Center, Glenfield, NY

For the in-person session, we will explore ways to apply tools to wintertime challenges in the Tug Hill region and identify opportunities to address gaps and needs. This session will be interactive and there will be many opportunities for sharing and networking.

Agenda

Presentations:

Weather & Climate in the Tug Hill Region and Beyond
How Winter is Changing in the Tug Hill Region
Winter Outlook for the Tug Hill