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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

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Current Conditions

-16°F

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Feels like -29°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average -6°F
High 3°F
Low -16°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 78%
Sunrise 11:20 AM
Sunset 10:34 PM
3 PM
broken clouds
-16°F
Feels: -29°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 77% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
-6°F
Feels: -18°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 77% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
3°F
Feels: -6°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 80% 6.2 miles
Average 4°F
High 25°F
Low -11°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 88%
Sunrise 11:20 AM
Sunset 10:34 PM
12 AM
scattered clouds
-11°F
Feels: -11°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 97% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
-10°F
Feels: -10°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 89% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
-8°F
Feels: -8°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 90% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
-6°F
Feels: -14°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 88% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
2°F
Feels: -6°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 83% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
21°F
Feels: 17°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 76% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
25°F
Feels: 20°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 87% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
23°F
Feels: 18°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 93% 6.2 miles
Average 22°F
High 26°F
Low 19°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 98%
Sunrise 11:20 AM
Sunset 10:34 PM
12 AM
light snow
20°F
Feels: 14°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 98% 0.1 miles
3 AM
snow
21°F
Feels: 16°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 98% 0.1 miles
6 AM
snow
22°F
Feels: 18°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 99% 0.1 miles
9 AM
light snow
21°F
Feels: 13°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 98% 1.0 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
19°F
Feels: 10°F 7 mph (Gusts: 12) 96% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
24°F
Feels: 17°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 97% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
26°F
Feels: 20°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 100%
9 PM
overcast clouds
25°F
Feels: 18°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 99% 0.3 miles
Average 19°F
High 27°F
Low 15°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 94%
Sunrise 11:20 AM
Sunset 10:34 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
16°F
Feels: 10°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 96% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
15°F
Feels: 15°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 93% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
15°F
Feels: 15°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 88% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
15°F
Feels: 15°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 89% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
15°F
Feels: 15°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 94% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
26°F
Feels: 26°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 99%
6 PM
broken clouds
27°F
Feels: 27°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 97% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
26°F
Feels: 26°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 95% 3.7 miles
Average 17°F
High 23°F
Low 14°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 97%
Sunrise 11:20 AM
Sunset 10:34 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
23°F
Feels: 15°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 99% 3.2 miles
3 AM
snow
21°F
Feels: 12°F 7 mph (Gusts: 12) 98% 0.1 miles
6 AM
snow
19°F
Feels: 10°F 7 mph (Gusts: 12) 97% 0.1 miles
9 AM
snow
15°F
Feels: 4°F 8 mph (Gusts: 13) 96% 0.1 miles
12 PM
snow
14°F
Feels: 3°F 8 mph (Gusts: 12) 96% 0.2 miles
3 PM
light snow
14°F
Feels: 4°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 96% 1.6 miles
6 PM
light snow
14°F
Feels: 5°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 96% 2.3 miles
9 PM
light snow
15°F
Feels: 6°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 96% 1.9 miles
Average 14°F
High 16°F
Low 14°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 98%
Sunrise 11:20 AM
Sunset 10:34 PM
12 AM
light snow
14°F
Feels: 5°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 97% 2.0 miles
3 AM
light snow
14°F
Feels: 5°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 97% 4.0 miles
6 AM
light snow
14°F
Feels: 5°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 97% 4.5 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
14°F
Feels: 6°F 5 mph (Gusts: 11) 98% 4.7 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
16°F
Feels: 7°F 5 mph (Gusts: 11) 99% 1.9 miles

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