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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.

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Installation Status

Weather Outlook:

Current: Partly cloudy, 75°F. Northwest wind 3 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59°F. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly before 10AM. Partly sunny, with a high near 74°F. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53°F. Light and variable wind.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68°F. Light northwest wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Hazardous Weather Outlook:

Hazardous Weather is not expected at this time.

Road Conditions:

Cantonment: GREEN as of 16 September 3:20 PM.

Range: GREEN as of 16 September 3:30 PM.

Fire Danger Rating:

The Fire Danger Rating for the week of 13 September 2026 is LOW.

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