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Mount Adams

#2
5774 ft (1760 m) Presidential Range
Mount Adams

About Mount Adams

Mount Adams is the second highest peak in the Northeast at 5,774 feet. Known for its multiple subsidiary peaks including Sam Adams, Abigail Adams, and John Quincy Adams, the mountain offers some of the most rugged and challenging terrain in the White Mountains. The summit provides spectacular 360-degree views and is home to unique alpine vegetation.

History

Named after President John Adams, Mount Adams was first ascended in 1820. The mountain's complex network of trails, including the famous King Ravine Trail, has made it a favorite among experienced hikers. The Randolph Mountain Club maintains several trails and the Gray Knob cabin near the summit, which has provided shelter to hikers since the early 1900s.

Weather Forecast

snow

Current Conditions

20°F

snow

Feels like 13°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 24°F
High 26°F
Low 20°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 97%
Sunrise 12:18 PM
Sunset 9:29 PM
6 AM
snow
20°F
Feels: 13°F 5 mph (Gusts: 11) 95% 0.1 miles
9 AM
light snow
22°F
Feels: 17°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 97% 0.0 miles
12 PM
snow
23°F
Feels: 18°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 98% 0.0 miles
3 PM
light snow
26°F
Feels: 21°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 100% 0.0 miles
6 PM
light snow
26°F
Feels: 21°F 5 mph (Gusts: 11) 100% 0.0 miles
9 PM
light snow
25°F
Feels: 18°F 6 mph (Gusts: 15) 89% 3.9 miles
Average 3°F
High 11°F
Low -3°F
Wind Up to 12 mph
Humidity 91%
Sunrise 12:18 PM
Sunset 9:29 PM
12 AM
light snow
11°F
Feels: 3°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 98%
3 AM
light snow
8°F
Feels: -3°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 94% 6.2 miles
6 AM
light snow
2°F
Feels: -9°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 96%
9 AM
light snow
0°F
Feels: -13°F 8 mph (Gusts: 14) 95%
12 PM
light snow
-3°F
Feels: -16°F 10 mph (Gusts: 20) 94%
3 PM
light snow
-1°F
Feels: -14°F 12 mph (Gusts: 24) 91%
6 PM
light snow
3°F
Feels: -9°F 11 mph (Gusts: 21) 79% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
1°F
Feels: -12°F 7 mph (Gusts: 13) 83% 6.2 miles
Average 11°F
High 23°F
Low -1°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 89%
Sunrise 12:18 PM
Sunset 9:29 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
-1°F
Feels: -1°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 85% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
6°F
Feels: -1°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 76% 6.2 miles
6 AM
light snow
7°F
Feels: 7°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 94%
9 AM
overcast clouds
8°F
Feels: 0°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 97% 3.0 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
10°F
Feels: 1°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 94% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
17°F
Feels: 12°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 89% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
23°F
Feels: 23°F 3 mph (Gusts: 8) 82% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
17°F
Feels: 17°F 2 mph (Gusts: 1) 95% 6.2 miles
Average 14°F
High 21°F
Low 9°F
Wind Up to 3 mph
Humidity 93%
Sunrise 12:18 PM
Sunset 9:29 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
11°F
Feels: 11°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 96% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
9°F
Feels: 3°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 93% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
9°F
Feels: 9°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 94% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
11°F
Feels: 11°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 93% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
12°F
Feels: 7°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 98% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
20°F
Feels: 16°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 89% 4.8 miles
6 PM
light snow
21°F
Feels: 17°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 81% 6.2 miles
9 PM
light snow
18°F
Feels: 18°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 97%
Average 10°F
High 15°F
Low 6°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 94%
Sunrise 12:18 PM
Sunset 9:29 PM
12 AM
snow
15°F
Feels: 15°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 97% 0.1 miles
3 AM
snow
12°F
Feels: 6°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 96% 0.1 miles
6 AM
snow
11°F
Feels: 0°F 7 mph (Gusts: 11) 96% 0.0 miles
9 AM
light snow
7°F
Feels: -4°F 7 mph (Gusts: 11) 96%
12 PM
light snow
6°F
Feels: -7°F 7 mph (Gusts: 13) 96%
3 PM
light snow
8°F
Feels: -5°F 9 mph (Gusts: 18) 91%
6 PM
light snow
10°F
Feels: -2°F 9 mph (Gusts: 23) 88%
9 PM
light snow
10°F
Feels: -1°F 6 mph (Gusts: 20) 93% 0.3 miles
Average 4°F
High 5°F
Low 3°F
Wind Up to 13 mph
Humidity 85%
Sunrise 12:18 PM
Sunset 9:29 PM
12 AM
light snow
5°F
Feels: -8°F 12 mph (Gusts: 31) 84% 6.2 miles
3 AM
few clouds
3°F
Feels: -10°F 13 mph (Gusts: 35) 85% 6.2 miles

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