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Cannon Mountain

#36
4100 ft (1250 m) Franconia Range
Cannon Mountain

About Cannon Mountain

Cannon Mountain stands at 4,100 feet and is famous for the Old Man of the Mountain, New Hampshire's iconic rock formation that collapsed in 2003. The summit offers spectacular views and is accessible via aerial tramway or hiking trails. The mountain features a popular ski area on its eastern slopes and is home to an observation tower at the summit.

History

Named for a nearby rock formation resembling a cannon, the mountain became famous for hosting the Profile (Old Man of the Mountain), which was New Hampshire's state emblem until its collapse in 2003. The Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, New Hampshire's first, opened in 1938 and was rebuilt in 1980. The summit has been a tourist destination since the 19th century.

Weather Forecast

few clouds

Current Conditions

-9°F

few clouds

Feels like -20°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 1°F
High 12°F
Low -9°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 75%
Sunrise 11:22 AM
Sunset 10:35 PM
3 PM
few clouds
-9°F
Feels: -20°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 80% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
1°F
Feels: -8°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 75% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
12°F
Feels: 6°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 70% 6.2 miles
Average 12°F
High 29°F
Low -1°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 87%
Sunrise 11:22 AM
Sunset 10:35 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
0°F
Feels: -8°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 91% 6.2 miles
3 AM
few clouds
-1°F
Feels: -9°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 90% 6.2 miles
6 AM
few clouds
2°F
Feels: -6°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 91% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
4°F
Feels: -5°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 92% 6.2 miles
12 PM
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8°F
Feels: 0°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 87% 6.2 miles
3 PM
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27°F
Feels: 21°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 74% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
29°F
Feels: 23°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 83% 6.2 miles
9 PM
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29°F
Feels: 24°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 91% 6.2 miles
Average 28°F
High 33°F
Low 22°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 97%
Sunrise 11:22 AM
Sunset 10:35 PM
12 AM
light snow
27°F
Feels: 22°F 4 mph (Gusts: 9) 98% 0.1 miles
3 AM
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Feels: 23°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 98% 0.1 miles
6 AM
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Feels: 28°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 99% 0.1 miles
9 AM
light snow
26°F
Feels: 26°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 99% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
22°F
Feels: 22°F 2 mph (Gusts: 6) 98% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
32°F
Feels: 28°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 95% 6.2 miles
6 PM
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33°F
Feels: 29°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 93% 1.6 miles
9 PM
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33°F
Feels: 33°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 94% 2.6 miles
Average 25°F
High 35°F
Low 18°F
Wind Up to 3 mph
Humidity 96%
Sunrise 11:22 AM
Sunset 10:35 PM
12 AM
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21°F
Feels: 21°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 97% 3.3 miles
3 AM
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19°F
Feels: 19°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 96% 6.2 miles
6 AM
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Feels: 18°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 95% 6.2 miles
9 AM
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Feels: 18°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 95% 6.2 miles
12 PM
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21°F
Feels: 21°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 94% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
32°F
Feels: 32°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 96% 1.5 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
35°F
Feels: 35°F 2 mph (Gusts: 1) 93% 6.2 miles
9 PM
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33°F
Feels: 33°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 98% 1.6 miles
Average 27°F
High 31°F
Low 24°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 94%
Sunrise 11:22 AM
Sunset 10:35 PM
12 AM
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31°F
Feels: 26°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 99%
3 AM
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Feels: 24°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 98% 0.4 miles
6 AM
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Feels: 22°F 6 mph (Gusts: 14) 98% 0.3 miles
9 AM
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Feels: 19°F 7 mph (Gusts: 15) 95% 0.9 miles
12 PM
light snow
24°F
Feels: 17°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 94% 6.2 miles
3 PM
light snow
25°F
Feels: 20°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 89% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
26°F
Feels: 21°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 88% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
26°F
Feels: 21°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 92% 6.2 miles
Average 24°F
High 26°F
Low 23°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 95%
Sunrise 11:22 AM
Sunset 10:35 PM
12 AM
light snow
23°F
Feels: 16°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 95% 3.1 miles
3 AM
light snow
23°F
Feels: 16°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 95% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
23°F
Feels: 16°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 95% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
24°F
Feels: 17°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 95% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
26°F
Feels: 20°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 96% 3.2 miles

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