Feels like 28°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.20" (24h) · 1.57" (48h)
Best Hiking Window
If conditions improve as forecast, Sunday morning offers the best potential window before the secondary low arrives Sunday afternoon — but only for experienced hikers prepared for icy, post-storm trails and rapidly changing weather. Monitor conditions closely; if the Sunday system arrives earlier or stronger than expected, postpone entirely. Monday onward may offer more stable conditions as systems clear.
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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