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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

light snow

Current Conditions

22°F

light snow

Feels like 17°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 15°F
High 22°F
Low 8°F
Wind Up to 13 mph
Humidity 84%
Sunrise 12:00 PM
Sunset 9:08 PM
3 AM
light snow
22°F
Feels: 17°F 4 mph (Gusts: 14) 90% 1.5 miles
6 AM
light snow
21°F
Feels: 12°F 9 mph (Gusts: 20) 85% 6.2 miles
9 AM
scattered clouds
15°F
Feels: 6°F 6 mph (Gusts: 15) 92% 6.2 miles
12 PM
light snow
16°F
Feels: 3°F 13 mph (Gusts: 35) 92%
3 PM
light snow
11°F
Feels: -2°F 13 mph (Gusts: 30) 85%
6 PM
overcast clouds
12°F
Feels: -1°F 11 mph (Gusts: 19) 69% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
8°F
Feels: -4°F 7 mph (Gusts: 12) 73% 6.2 miles
Average 10°F
High 16°F
Low 5°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 83%
Sunrise 12:00 PM
Sunset 9:08 PM
12 AM
few clouds
5°F
Feels: -4°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 83% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
5°F
Feels: 5°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 78% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
7°F
Feels: 0°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 66% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
9°F
Feels: -1°F 5 mph (Gusts: 11) 75% 6.2 miles
12 PM
light snow
11°F
Feels: 2°F 5 mph (Gusts: 12) 91% 4.4 miles
3 PM
light snow
13°F
Feels: 5°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 86% 0.5 miles
6 PM
snow
15°F
Feels: 9°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 92% 0.1 miles
9 PM
snow
16°F
Feels: 12°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 96% 0.1 miles
Average 12°F
High 17°F
Low 5°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 92%
Sunrise 12:00 PM
Sunset 9:08 PM
12 AM
snow
17°F
Feels: 17°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 97% 0.1 miles
3 AM
snow
15°F
Feels: 6°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 96% 0.2 miles
6 AM
light snow
15°F
Feels: 6°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 97%
9 AM
light snow
10°F
Feels: -2°F 8 mph (Gusts: 11) 97%
12 PM
overcast clouds
5°F
Feels: -7°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 99% 0.4 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
12°F
Feels: 1°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 83% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
15°F
Feels: 5°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 75% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
9°F
Feels: 9°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 94% 6.2 miles
Average 13°F
High 21°F
Low 2°F
Wind Up to 13 mph
Humidity 88%
Sunrise 12:00 PM
Sunset 9:08 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
8°F
Feels: 8°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 90% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
9°F
Feels: 2°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 86% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
10°F
Feels: 2°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 89% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
17°F
Feels: 11°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 92% 0.7 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
16°F
Feels: 9°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 91% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
21°F
Feels: 13°F 7 mph (Gusts: 18) 81% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light snow
19°F
Feels: 7°F 11 mph (Gusts: 21) 91%
9 PM
light snow
2°F
Feels: -11°F 13 mph (Gusts: 39) 83% 4.6 miles
Average -6°F
High 3°F
Low -11°F
Wind Up to 18 mph
Humidity 87%
Sunrise 12:00 PM
Sunset 9:08 PM
12 AM
light snow
-7°F
Feels: -20°F 18 mph (Gusts: 44) 90% 2.6 miles
3 AM
light snow
-10°F
Feels: -23°F 14 mph (Gusts: 38) 92% 0.1 miles
6 AM
light snow
-11°F
Feels: -24°F 9 mph (Gusts: 32) 94%
9 AM
overcast clouds
-10°F
Feels: -23°F 8 mph (Gusts: 23) 95% 1.7 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
-9°F
Feels: -21°F 9 mph (Gusts: 19) 95% 1.3 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
-3°F
Feels: -15°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 74% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
3°F
Feels: -5°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 64% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
-3°F
Feels: -11°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 90% 6.2 miles
Average -7°F
High -7°F
Low -7°F
Wind Up to 3 mph
Humidity 83%
Sunrise 12:00 PM
Sunset 9:08 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
-7°F
Feels: -15°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 83% 6.2 miles

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