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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

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Current Conditions

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Feels like -12°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 5°F
High 8°F
Low 0°F
Wind Up to 11 mph
Humidity 89%
Sunrise 12:16 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 PM
overcast clouds
0°F
Feels: -12°F 10 mph (Gusts: 15) 93% 2.5 miles
3 PM
light snow
3°F
Feels: -9°F 11 mph (Gusts: 18) 88% 2.0 miles
6 PM
light snow
8°F
Feels: -4°F 11 mph (Gusts: 20) 85% 2.0 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
7°F
Feels: -6°F 8 mph (Gusts: 12) 88% 6.2 miles
Average 14°F
High 25°F
Low 2°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 88%
Sunrise 12:16 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
2°F
Feels: -10°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 81% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
8°F
Feels: 1°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 77% 6.2 miles
6 AM
light snow
12°F
Feels: 12°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 83% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
11°F
Feels: 5°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 90% 6.2 miles
12 PM
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13°F
Feels: 6°F 4 mph (Gusts: 10) 90% 6.2 miles
3 PM
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20°F
Feels: 13°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 92% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light snow
25°F
Feels: 18°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 92% 0.8 miles
9 PM
light snow
24°F
Feels: 24°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 97% 0.7 miles
Average 18°F
High 23°F
Low 15°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 88%
Sunrise 12:16 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
light snow
21°F
Feels: 15°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 97% 3.1 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
16°F
Feels: 8°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 96% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
15°F
Feels: 7°F 5 mph (Gusts: 3) 95% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
15°F
Feels: 9°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 93% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
17°F
Feels: 11°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 95% 1.8 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
23°F
Feels: 16°F 5 mph (Gusts: 12) 72% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
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Feels: 14°F 6 mph (Gusts: 13) 71% 6.2 miles
9 PM
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16°F
Feels: 11°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 87% 6.2 miles
Average 9°F
High 17°F
Low 2°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 87%
Sunrise 12:16 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
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10°F
Feels: 3°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 93% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
6°F
Feels: -1°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 92% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
3°F
Feels: -5°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 93% 6.2 miles
9 AM
scattered clouds
2°F
Feels: -5°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 91% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
6°F
Feels: 6°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 91% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
15°F
Feels: 9°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 75% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
17°F
Feels: 8°F 7 mph (Gusts: 14) 76% 5.4 miles
9 PM
light snow
15°F
Feels: 3°F 9 mph (Gusts: 24) 87% 2.4 miles
Average 3°F
High 13°F
Low -3°F
Wind Up to 12 mph
Humidity 86%
Sunrise 12:16 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
light snow
13°F
Feels: 0°F 10 mph (Gusts: 28) 89% 1.9 miles
3 AM
light snow
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Feels: -9°F 8 mph (Gusts: 20) 80% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
-2°F
Feels: -14°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 91% 6.2 miles
9 AM
light snow
-1°F
Feels: -12°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 95% 2.1 miles
12 PM
light snow
-3°F
Feels: -14°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 96% 3.7 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
3°F
Feels: -9°F 9 mph (Gusts: 23) 71% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
4°F
Feels: -8°F 12 mph (Gusts: 28) 76% 3.2 miles
9 PM
light snow
3°F
Feels: -10°F 7 mph (Gusts: 22) 87% 0.7 miles
Average -5°F
High 1°F
Low -13°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 95%
Sunrise 12:16 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
light snow
1°F
Feels: -6°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 96% 0.4 miles
3 AM
light snow
-1°F
Feels: -11°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 97% 0.0 miles
6 AM
light snow
-7°F
Feels: -19°F 6 mph (Gusts: 22) 93% 2.1 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
-13°F
Feels: -25°F 8 mph (Gusts: 20) 95% 2.3 miles

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