As of October 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
The Horn (3,905 ft) is currently 35°F (feels like 25°F) with clear sky and N winds at 14 mph, gusting to 28 mph. Today's freezing level is 2,920–11,253 ft. Expect the summit to run about 6°F colder than the trailhead. Trail conditions are rated Moderate.
Bring microspikes (30°F summit low), a waterproof shell (56 mph summit gusts) and a headlamp (only 10h 37m of daylight). Why these · Paid links, Backcountry.com pays me if you buy.
One email when the first widespread ice reports come in from the Whites, with what to bring. Then the Thursday conditions outlook each week.
Valley forecasts don't apply up high — temperatures drop about 2.0°F per 1,000 ft on The Horn.
| Elevation | Temp Range | Max Wind | Wind Chill (Low) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit 3,905 ft | 34° – 46°F | 36 mph | 19°F |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 40° – 52°F | 24 mph | 30°F |
Freezing level today: 2,920–11,253 ft
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| Elevation | Thursday Oct 22 | Today Oct 23 | Tomorrow Oct 24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,905 ft | 43/44° 26 | 30/31° 28 | 36/37° 14 |
| 3,300 ft | 42/44° 26 | 30/31° 25 | 36/37° 12 |
| 2,500 ft | 42/44° 16 | 32/34° 18 | 35/37° 9 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 41/45° 10 | 33/36° 14 | 36/38° 7 |
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Conditions synthesized from: NWS Higher Summits Forecast, NOAA Open-Meteo, Mount Washington Observatory, NETC Trip Reports, NOHRSC Snow Depth.
As of October 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET: The Horn (3,905 ft) is currently 35°F (feels like 25°F) with clear sky and N winds at 14 mph, gusting to 28 mph. Today's freezing level is 2,920–11,253 ft. Expect the summit to run about 6°F colder than the trailhead. Trail conditions are rated Moderate.
Temperatures drop roughly 2.0°F per 1,000 ft of elevation on The Horn. Today the trailhead (2,000 ft) tops out around 52°F while the summit (3,905 ft) reaches about 46°F, with a wind chill as low as 19°F.
Winds at the summit of The Horn are forecast to reach 36 mph today. Above treeline there is no shelter from wind — plan layers around wind chill, not air temperature.
The freezing level on The Horn today is 2,920–11,253 ft. The summit is 3,905 ft, so expect freezing temperatures on the upper mountain — check trail reports for ice and bring traction if in doubt.
The Horn Trail Conditions
AI conditions, hazards, gear & trail reports
Routes up The Horn
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White Mountains trail reports
Ice, mud and the traction hikers carried this week
Trailhead parking
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30°F
Summit low
Microspikes
Summit lows near 30°F, so expect ice on rock and the upper trail.
56 mph
Summit gusts
Waterproof shell
Daytime gusts near 56 mph above treeline, and a shell is what blocks it.
10h 37m
Daylight
Headlamp
Sunset around 5:48 PM, so a late start or a slow descent ends in the dark.
The rest of the list: Winter gear guide · How I pick gear
AI-generated from public data. Always verify conditions before heading out — backcountry weather can change quickly.
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