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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

moderate rain

Current Conditions

50°F

moderate rain

Feels like 49°F

Weather Alert

  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 50°F
High 50°F
Low 50°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 73%
Sunrise 9:05 AM
Sunset 12:18 AM
0.17 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
9 PM
moderate rain
50°F
Feels: 49°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 73% 3.6 miles 0.17 inches
Average 39°F
High 49°F
Low 33°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 95%
Sunrise 9:05 AM
Sunset 12:18 AM
0.95 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
moderate rain
49°F
Feels: 48°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 85% 0.3 miles 0.39 inches
3 AM
heavy intensity rain
47°F
Feels: 44°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 99% 0.0 miles 0.55 inches
6 AM
heavy snow
36°F
Feels: 29°F 8 mph (Gusts: 22) 100% 0.1 miles
9 AM
snow
33°F
Feels: 25°F 8 mph (Gusts: 28) 99% 0.2 miles
12 PM
snow
33°F
Feels: 27°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 98% 1.9 miles
3 PM
light snow
33°F
Feels: 27°F 7 mph (Gusts: 17) 98% 1.9 miles
6 PM
light snow
35°F
Feels: 30°F 7 mph (Gusts: 14) 96% 2.7 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
42°F
Feels: 38°F 6 mph (Gusts: 15) 85% 6.2 miles
Average 41°F
High 50°F
Low 33°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 90%
Sunrise 9:05 AM
Sunset 12:18 AM
0.17 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
overcast clouds
38°F
Feels: 35°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 94% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
33°F
Feels: 28°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 89% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
33°F
Feels: 28°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 91% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
35°F
Feels: 29°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 92% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
45°F
Feels: 43°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 88% 6.2 miles
3 PM
light rain
50°F
Feels: 48°F 6 mph (Gusts: 12) 83% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
6 PM
light rain
49°F
Feels: 47°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 91% 6.1 miles 0.08 inches
9 PM
light rain
49°F
Feels: 48°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 91% 5.9 miles 0.07 inches
Average 42°F
High 49°F
Low 38°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 94%
Sunrise 9:05 AM
Sunset 12:18 AM
0.48 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
moderate rain
43°F
Feels: 42°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 99% 0.7 miles 0.14 inches
3 AM
light rain
41°F
Feels: 40°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 98% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 AM
light rain
41°F
Feels: 41°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 98% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
9 AM
light rain
41°F
Feels: 41°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 99% 1.5 miles 0.02 inches
12 PM
moderate rain
40°F
Feels: 37°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 100% 0.22 inches
3 PM
light rain
38°F
Feels: 36°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 99% 0.06 inches
6 PM
light rain
40°F
Feels: 40°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 96% 1.9 miles 0.01 inches
9 PM
overcast clouds
49°F
Feels: 49°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 63% 6.2 miles
Average 48°F
High 61°F
Low 38°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 71%
Sunrise 9:05 AM
Sunset 12:18 AM
12 AM
broken clouds
41°F
Feels: 41°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 87% 6.2 miles
3 AM
scattered clouds
38°F
Feels: 35°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 89% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
38°F
Feels: 34°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 91% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
38°F
Feels: 34°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 92% 6.2 miles
12 PM
few clouds
50°F
Feels: 48°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 72% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
59°F
Feels: 57°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 47% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
58°F
Feels: 56°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 48% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
61°F
Feels: 58°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 42% 6.2 miles
Average 54°F
High 68°F
Low 45°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 59%
Sunrise 9:05 AM
Sunset 12:18 AM
12 AM
broken clouds
50°F
Feels: 48°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 70% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
46°F
Feels: 44°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 69% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
46°F
Feels: 44°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 61% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
45°F
Feels: 42°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 66% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
57°F
Feels: 55°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 54% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
65°F
Feels: 63°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 45% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
68°F
Feels: 66°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 45% 6.2 miles

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