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Wildcat Mountain (A Peak)

#20
4422 ft (1348 m) Carter-Moriah Range
Wildcat Mountain (A Peak)

About Wildcat Mountain (A Peak)

Wildcat A Peak stands at 4,422 feet as the highest of the Wildcat peaks. The summit offers excellent views across Carter Notch to the Carter Range and towards Mount Washington. The mountain is traversed by the Wildcat Ridge Trail, which provides a challenging ridge walk connecting multiple peaks. A ski area operates on the mountain's eastern slopes.

History

The Wildcat peaks were named for the wild cats (likely bobcats or possibly mountain lions) that once inhabited the area. The Wildcat Ski Area opened in 1958, bringing development to the mountain's eastern face. The ridge trail has been a popular hiking route since the early 1900s, offering spectacular views and challenging terrain.

Weather Forecast

scattered clouds

Current Conditions

-4°F

scattered clouds

Feels like -13°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 4°F
High 10°F
Low -4°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 73%
Sunrise 11:20 AM
Sunset 10:33 PM
3 PM
scattered clouds
-4°F
Feels: -13°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 72% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
4°F
Feels: -4°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 70% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
10°F
Feels: 3°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 76% 6.2 miles
Average 11°F
High 29°F
Low -3°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 86%
Sunrise 11:20 AM
Sunset 10:33 PM
12 AM
scattered clouds
-3°F
Feels: -14°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 95% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
-3°F
Feels: -13°F 5 mph (Gusts: 3) 88% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
-1°F
Feels: -10°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 88% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
1°F
Feels: -9°F 5 mph (Gusts: 3) 86% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
8°F
Feels: 0°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 83% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
26°F
Feels: 22°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 74% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
29°F
Feels: 24°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 84% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
28°F
Feels: 23°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 91% 6.2 miles
Average 28°F
High 33°F
Low 24°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 97%
Sunrise 11:20 AM
Sunset 10:33 PM
12 AM
light snow
24°F
Feels: 20°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 98% 0.2 miles
3 AM
snow
26°F
Feels: 22°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 98% 0.1 miles
6 AM
snow
28°F
Feels: 24°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 98% 0.2 miles
9 AM
light snow
25°F
Feels: 17°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 96% 6.0 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
24°F
Feels: 15°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 95% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
31°F
Feels: 26°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 94% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
33°F
Feels: 29°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 97% 2.1 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
31°F
Feels: 27°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 98% 1.3 miles
Average 25°F
High 33°F
Low 20°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 93%
Sunrise 11:20 AM
Sunset 10:33 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
22°F
Feels: 15°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 95% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
20°F
Feels: 14°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 92% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
21°F
Feels: 16°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 87% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
20°F
Feels: 20°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 88% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
21°F
Feels: 21°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 93% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
32°F
Feels: 32°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 97% 2.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
33°F
Feels: 33°F 2 mph (Gusts: 1) 94% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
31°F
Feels: 31°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 95% 5.6 miles
Average 22°F
High 28°F
Low 19°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 97%
Sunrise 11:20 AM
Sunset 10:33 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
28°F
Feels: 22°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 99% 0.5 miles
3 AM
snow
26°F
Feels: 20°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 98% 0.1 miles
6 AM
snow
24°F
Feels: 18°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 98% 0.1 miles
9 AM
snow
20°F
Feels: 13°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 97% 0.1 miles
12 PM
snow
19°F
Feels: 12°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 97% 0.1 miles
3 PM
light snow
19°F
Feels: 12°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 96%
6 PM
light snow
20°F
Feels: 13°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 96%
9 PM
light snow
20°F
Feels: 13°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 97% 0.1 miles
Average 19°F
High 20°F
Low 19°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 99%
Sunrise 11:20 AM
Sunset 10:33 PM
12 AM
light snow
19°F
Feels: 13°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 98% 0.6 miles
3 AM
light snow
19°F
Feels: 12°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 98% 0.9 miles
6 AM
light snow
19°F
Feels: 13°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 98% 0.7 miles
9 AM
light snow
19°F
Feels: 13°F 4 mph (Gusts: 9) 99% 0.7 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
20°F
Feels: 14°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 100% 0.3 miles

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