Capitol Peak
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About Capitol Peak
Capitol Peak towers at 14,138 feet (4,309 m) as one of the most challenging and dangerous 14ers. The infamous 'Knife Edge' ridge requires careful scrambling with severe exposure on both sides. Reserved for experienced mountaineers with solid Class 4 skills, Capitol is considered by many to be the most difficult standard route among all 14ers.
History
Named for its resemblance to the U.S. Capitol dome, the peak has a reputation as one of the most technical and committing 14ers. The Knife Edge section has been the site of numerous accidents and rescues, earning the peak a fearsome reputation.
Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
53°F
broken clouds
Feels like 49°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
- Precipitation in the forecast
Average
53°F
High
53°F
Low
53°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
24%
Sunrise
11:45 AM
Sunset
2:26 AM
9 PM
53°F
Feels: 49°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 12)
24%
6.2 miles
Average
38°F
High
53°F
Low
26°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
65%
Sunrise
11:45 AM
Sunset
2:26 AM
0.07 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
53°F
Feels: 49°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 11)
34%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
3 AM
44°F
Feels: 40°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 10)
89%
6.2 miles
0.04 inches
6 AM
36°F
Feels: 32°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
91%
6.2 miles
0.02 inches
9 AM
30°F
Feels: 23°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 9)
82%
6.2 miles
12 PM
26°F
Feels: 19°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 9)
84%
6.2 miles
3 PM
34°F
Feels: 29°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 18)
49%
6.2 miles
6 PM
39°F
Feels: 34°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 15)
41%
6.2 miles
9 PM
40°F
Feels: 34°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 13)
48%
6.2 miles
0.00 inches
Average
37°F
High
51°F
Low
27°F
Wind
Up to 8 mph
Humidity
60%
Sunrise
11:45 AM
Sunset
2:26 AM
0.02 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
38°F
Feels: 34°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 11)
62%
6.2 miles
0.02 inches
3 AM
28°F
Feels: 28°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
86%
6.2 miles
6 AM
27°F
Feels: 23°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
82%
6.2 miles
9 AM
30°F
Feels: 30°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 6)
75%
6.2 miles
12 PM
27°F
Feels: 23°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
80%
6.2 miles
3 PM
42°F
Feels: 39°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 13)
41%
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6 PM
50°F
Feels: 46°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 16)
28%
6.2 miles
9 PM
51°F
Feels: 47°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 14)
24%
6.2 miles
Average
44°F
High
60°F
Low
32°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
36%
Sunrise
11:45 AM
Sunset
2:26 AM
12 AM
50°F
Feels: 46°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 9)
28%
6.2 miles
3 AM
35°F
Feels: 32°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 3)
49%
6.2 miles
6 AM
34°F
Feels: 29°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
51%
6.2 miles
9 AM
33°F
Feels: 28°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 4)
48%
6.2 miles
12 PM
32°F
Feels: 27°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 4)
46%
6.2 miles
3 PM
50°F
Feels: 46°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 11)
29%
6.2 miles
6 PM
57°F
Feels: 53°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 21)
19%
6.2 miles
9 PM
60°F
Feels: 56°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 21)
18%
6.2 miles
Average
48°F
High
61°F
Low
37°F
Wind
Up to 14 mph
Humidity
26%
Sunrise
11:45 AM
Sunset
2:26 AM
12 AM
57°F
Feels: 54°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 13)
21%
6.2 miles
3 AM
42°F
Feels: 38°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
34%
6.2 miles
6 AM
39°F
Feels: 35°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 6)
32%
6.2 miles
9 AM
37°F
Feels: 32°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 6)
30%
6.2 miles
12 PM
37°F
Feels: 33°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 4)
31%
6.2 miles
3 PM
54°F
Feels: 50°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 7)
21%
6.2 miles
6 PM
58°F
Feels: 55°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 17)
19%
6.2 miles
9 PM
61°F
Feels: 58°F
14 mph
(Gusts: 18)
17%
6.2 miles
Average
48°F
High
60°F
Low
38°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
34%
Sunrise
11:45 AM
Sunset
2:26 AM
12 AM
58°F
Feels: 55°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 13)
21%
6.2 miles
3 AM
43°F
Feels: 41°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
41%
6.2 miles
6 AM
44°F
Feels: 40°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
37%
6.2 miles
9 AM
41°F
Feels: 37°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 5)
44%
6.2 miles
12 PM
38°F
Feels: 35°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
46%
6.2 miles
3 PM
54°F
Feels: 50°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
28%
6.2 miles
6 PM
60°F
Feels: 57°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 7)
21%
6.2 miles
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