Feels like 64°F
Best Hiking Window
Friday, with an early morning start strongly recommended. Winds are calm, temperatures are comfortable, and no precipitation is expected. Aim to be off the summit and descending well before Friday evening, as moisture and increasing winds begin moving in overnight Friday. Do not plan this hike for Saturday or Sunday — conditions will be dangerous.
Conditions synthesized from: NWS Higher Summits Forecast, NOAA Open-Meteo, Mount Washington Observatory, NETC Trip Reports, NOHRSC Snow Depth, Mt. Washington Avalanche Center, USGS Stream Levels, OpenWeather Air Quality.
AI-generated from public data. Always verify conditions before heading out — backcountry weather can change quickly.
Summit-level conditions by time of day at 4,420' elevation
Distance
9.3 mi
Elevation Gain
2,493 ft
Duration
4-8 hours
Trailhead
Hancock Notch Trailhead
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