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Contact Rich Hughes, Installation Emergency Manager, at
richard.b.hughes.civ@army.mil for assistance if necessary.

How does weather impact the Fort Drum community?

When inclement weather affects Fort Drum, the Garrison Commander may issue one of three orders for the status of the duty day: Delayed Reporting, Do Not Report, or Early Release.

To learn how those orders impact the Fort Drum community, click HERE.

Installation Status

Weather Outlook:

Current: Overcast, 1°F. Northwest wind 9 mph. Wind Chill -13°F.

This Afternoon: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -2°F. Wind chill values as low as -20°F. Northwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -14°F. Wind chill values as low as -25°F. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4°F. Wind chill values as low as -25°F. West wind around 6 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10°F. Light southwest wind.

Hazardous Weather Outlook:

Extreme Cold Watch in effect February 8, 1PM.

Road Conditions:

Cantonment: RED as of 7 February 4:45 PM.

Range: RED as of 7 February 4:45 PM.

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