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Winter in the Catskills | Bundle Up & Breathe Deep

As the cold kisses the air and the snow begins to fly, the Sullivan Catskills transform into a magical winter escape. Book a long weekend curled up fireside or venturing out for ice skating, skiing and wandering snowy woods. Frosted trails and twinkling skies make this a place of wonder when winter sets in.

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Winter Packing Tips

Outside or fireside, you’ll want to make sure you have what you need to stay warm and comfortable during your visit.
  • Hat
  • Gloves or mittens
  • Scarf, buff or gaiter
  • Base layer
  • Mid layer
  • Parka or insulated jacket and pants
  • Base layer
  • Mid layer
  • Outer layer
  • Wool socks
  • Insulated, waterproof boots
  • Cozy sweaters and flannels
  • Leggings or lounge wear
  • Ski or snowboard equipment
  • Snowshoes and poles
  • Sunglasses or goggles
  • Backpack

Sullivan Catskills winter weather can be variable, snowy, blustery and cold. Make sure to check the immediate and extended forecast for up-to-date temperatures and conditions.

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Quiet beauty, cozy retreats

Winter arrives gently, covering the Sullivan Catskills in quiet beauty. Snow settles on pines and porches, turning every bend of road into a postcard. The season carries stillness, but never emptiness as it hums with comfort, warmth and a slower kind of adventure.

Where adventure doesn’t hibernate

Outdoor lovers find fresh air and challenge on snowshoe trails or ski runs at Holiday Mountain. Ice skaters carve circles at local rinks, while cross-country skiers glide through frosted woods near Livingston Manor. The Delaware River glints beneath ice, its current a reminder of endurance and renewal.

Warmth within walls

Historic inns and boutique hotels glow from within, fires crackling beside mugs of local hot chocolate or bourbon. Couples linger by hearths and friends gather for board games and storytelling. Cafés serve hearty soups and crusty bread; distilleries offer small-batch spirits that chase the chill away.

A season that invites you in

Temperatures hover between the 20s and 40s, ideal for cozy layers and fireside evenings. Snowfall transforms familiar landscapes, giving familiar towns a storybook feel. A winter weekend Catskills getaway brings perspective; a time to slow down, breathe deep and appreciate how stillness makes beauty shine brighter.

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