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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

light snow

Current Conditions

25°F

light snow

Feels like 20°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 20°F
High 25°F
Low 13°F
Wind Up to 11 mph
Humidity 86%
Sunrise 11:59 AM
Sunset 9:07 PM
3 AM
light snow
25°F
Feels: 20°F 5 mph (Gusts: 15) 95%
6 AM
light snow
25°F
Feels: 17°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 91% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
19°F
Feels: 11°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 94% 6.2 miles
12 PM
light snow
21°F
Feels: 10°F 11 mph (Gusts: 31) 91% 1.6 miles
3 PM
light snow
18°F
Feels: 5°F 11 mph (Gusts: 32) 81% 2.3 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
18°F
Feels: 7°F 10 mph (Gusts: 18) 68% 6.2 miles
9 PM
few clouds
13°F
Feels: 3°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 79% 6.2 miles
Average 15°F
High 22°F
Low 10°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 87%
Sunrise 11:59 AM
Sunset 9:07 PM
12 AM
scattered clouds
10°F
Feels: 0°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 86% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
10°F
Feels: 10°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 82% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
12°F
Feels: 12°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 72% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
14°F
Feels: 6°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 81% 6.2 miles
12 PM
light snow
16°F
Feels: 9°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 95% 1.6 miles
3 PM
light snow
18°F
Feels: 12°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 88% 0.5 miles
6 PM
snow
21°F
Feels: 16°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 93% 0.1 miles
9 PM
snow
22°F
Feels: 22°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 97% 0.1 miles
Average 18°F
High 22°F
Low 10°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 91%
Sunrise 11:59 AM
Sunset 9:07 PM
12 AM
snow
22°F
Feels: 22°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 97% 0.1 miles
3 AM
snow
22°F
Feels: 13°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 96% 0.2 miles
6 AM
light snow
21°F
Feels: 12°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 95% 1.7 miles
9 AM
light snow
17°F
Feels: 6°F 8 mph (Gusts: 13) 95% 2.7 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
10°F
Feels: -2°F 8 mph (Gusts: 10) 98% 4.5 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
19°F
Feels: 10°F 7 mph (Gusts: 9) 80% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
21°F
Feels: 14°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 72% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
15°F
Feels: 10°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 94% 6.2 miles
Average 18°F
High 27°F
Low 8°F
Wind Up to 12 mph
Humidity 87%
Sunrise 11:59 AM
Sunset 9:07 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
14°F
Feels: 8°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 90% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
15°F
Feels: 8°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 87% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
15°F
Feels: 7°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 88% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
20°F
Feels: 15°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 92% 1.1 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
20°F
Feels: 14°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 92% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
27°F
Feels: 21°F 5 mph (Gusts: 13) 81% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light snow
26°F
Feels: 18°F 8 mph (Gusts: 21) 85% 0.6 miles
9 PM
light snow
8°F
Feels: -4°F 12 mph (Gusts: 39) 82% 6.2 miles
Average 0°F
High 10°F
Low -6°F
Wind Up to 16 mph
Humidity 85%
Sunrise 11:59 AM
Sunset 9:07 PM
12 AM
light snow
-1°F
Feels: -14°F 16 mph (Gusts: 44) 86% 1.0 miles
3 AM
light snow
-4°F
Feels: -17°F 13 mph (Gusts: 40) 87% 1.0 miles
6 AM
light snow
-6°F
Feels: -18°F 9 mph (Gusts: 32) 90% 2.9 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
-5°F
Feels: -18°F 8 mph (Gusts: 21) 93% 4.3 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
-4°F
Feels: -16°F 8 mph (Gusts: 14) 96% 4.6 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
4°F
Feels: -7°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 73% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
10°F
Feels: 10°F 2 mph (Gusts: 5) 61% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
4°F
Feels: -4°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 91% 6.2 miles
Average -1°F
High -1°F
Low -1°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 82%
Sunrise 11:59 AM
Sunset 9:07 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
-1°F
Feels: -10°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 82% 6.2 miles

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