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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

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Current Conditions

27°F

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Feels like 23°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 31°F
High 33°F
Low 27°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 95%
Sunrise 12:19 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
0.14 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
overcast clouds
27°F
Feels: 23°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 86% 6.2 miles
3 AM
snow
29°F
Feels: 25°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 91% 0.8 miles
6 AM
moderate rain
31°F
Feels: 26°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 95% 0.1 miles 0.13 inches
9 AM
light rain
32°F
Feels: 28°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 99% 0.0 miles 0.01 inches
12 PM
snow
32°F
Feels: 27°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 99% 0.0 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
32°F
Feels: 28°F 4 mph (Gusts: 9) 99% 0.0 miles
6 PM
light snow
33°F
Feels: 29°F 4 mph (Gusts: 14) 100% 0.2 miles
9 PM
light snow
32°F
Feels: 26°F 7 mph (Gusts: 18) 87% 6.2 miles
Average 13°F
High 24°F
Low 6°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 85%
Sunrise 12:19 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
light snow
24°F
Feels: 15°F 8 mph (Gusts: 15) 91% 3.8 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
15°F
Feels: 7°F 6 mph (Gusts: 12) 90% 6.2 miles
6 AM
light snow
13°F
Feels: 4°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 90% 4.4 miles
9 AM
light snow
11°F
Feels: 1°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 93%
12 PM
light snow
6°F
Feels: -7°F 8 mph (Gusts: 22) 85% 2.8 miles
3 PM
light snow
8°F
Feels: -4°F 8 mph (Gusts: 21) 81%
6 PM
light snow
14°F
Feels: 2°F 8 mph (Gusts: 18) 74% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
13°F
Feels: 6°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 72% 6.2 miles
Average 20°F
High 28°F
Low 13°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 85%
Sunrise 12:19 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
13°F
Feels: 13°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 77% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
15°F
Feels: 10°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 78% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
16°F
Feels: 10°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 84% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
18°F
Feels: 11°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 82% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
19°F
Feels: 12°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 86% 6.2 miles
3 PM
light snow
23°F
Feels: 19°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 88% 4.9 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
28°F
Feels: 28°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 83% 6.2 miles
9 PM
light snow
27°F
Feels: 27°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 98% 0.4 miles
Average 21°F
High 25°F
Low 17°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 86%
Sunrise 12:19 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
light snow
25°F
Feels: 25°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 98% 0.2 miles
3 AM
light snow
20°F
Feels: 20°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 97% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
19°F
Feels: 14°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 96% 6.2 miles
9 AM
light snow
21°F
Feels: 16°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 97%
12 PM
light snow
17°F
Feels: 11°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 95% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
21°F
Feels: 14°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 67% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
21°F
Feels: 14°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 63% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
20°F
Feels: 15°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 73% 6.2 miles
Average 16°F
High 18°F
Low 14°F
Wind Up to 12 mph
Humidity 92%
Sunrise 12:19 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
18°F
Feels: 18°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 86% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
17°F
Feels: 12°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 91%
6 AM
light snow
16°F
Feels: 7°F 6 mph (Gusts: 15) 94% 0.4 miles
9 AM
snow
15°F
Feels: 5°F 7 mph (Gusts: 16) 95% 0.1 miles
12 PM
snow
14°F
Feels: 3°F 8 mph (Gusts: 20) 96% 0.1 miles
3 PM
snow
15°F
Feels: 3°F 10 mph (Gusts: 25) 96%
6 PM
light snow
17°F
Feels: 5°F 12 mph (Gusts: 24) 87%
9 PM
light snow
16°F
Feels: 5°F 8 mph (Gusts: 24) 88% 1.0 miles

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