Backbone Mountain
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About Backbone Mountain
Backbone Mountain is Maryland's highest point at 3,360 feet, located near the West Virginia border in Garrett County. The summit area is forested with no views, but the access road provides scenic vistas. The area experiences cooler temperatures and receives significant snowfall in winter.
History
Named for its ridge-like appearance, Backbone Mountain sits in Maryland's mountainous western panhandle. The area was heavily logged in the early 1900s but has since recovered, providing habitat for various Appalachian wildlife species and recreational opportunities.
Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
71°F
clear sky
Feels like 70°F
Good Hiking Conditions
Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.
Average
71°F
High
71°F
Low
71°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
41%
Sunrise
9:55 AM
Sunset
12:36 AM
9 PM
71°F
Feels: 70°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 13)
41%
6.2 miles
Average
57°F
High
66°F
Low
46°F
Wind
Up to 9 mph
Humidity
64%
Sunrise
9:55 AM
Sunset
12:36 AM
12 AM
66°F
Feels: 65°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 18)
58%
6.2 miles
3 AM
54°F
Feels: 53°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 12)
88%
6.2 miles
6 AM
49°F
Feels: 47°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 7)
93%
6.2 miles
9 AM
46°F
Feels: 44°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 8)
92%
6.2 miles
12 PM
52°F
Feels: 51°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 8)
78%
6.2 miles
3 PM
61°F
Feels: 59°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 13)
33%
6.2 miles
6 PM
65°F
Feels: 62°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 11)
29%
6.2 miles
9 PM
63°F
Feels: 61°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 10)
37%
6.2 miles
Average
52°F
High
69°F
Low
37°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
59%
Sunrise
9:55 AM
Sunset
12:36 AM
12 AM
52°F
Feels: 51°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 11)
67%
6.2 miles
3 AM
47°F
Feels: 42°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 23)
71%
6.2 miles
6 AM
39°F
Feels: 36°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
83%
6.2 miles
9 AM
37°F
Feels: 34°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
83%
6.2 miles
12 PM
47°F
Feels: 45°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 8)
57%
6.2 miles
3 PM
60°F
Feels: 57°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
38%
6.2 miles
6 PM
69°F
Feels: 67°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 5)
32%
6.2 miles
9 PM
68°F
Feels: 67°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
37%
6.2 miles
Average
55°F
High
65°F
Low
44°F
Wind
Up to 11 mph
Humidity
60%
Sunrise
9:55 AM
Sunset
12:36 AM
12 AM
56°F
Feels: 54°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
69%
6.2 miles
3 AM
49°F
Feels: 49°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
68%
6.2 miles
6 AM
46°F
Feels: 46°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 1)
73%
6.2 miles
9 AM
44°F
Feels: 44°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
76%
6.2 miles
12 PM
51°F
Feels: 49°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 5)
69%
6.2 miles
3 PM
60°F
Feels: 58°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 11)
44%
6.2 miles
6 PM
65°F
Feels: 63°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 11)
35%
6.2 miles
9 PM
64°F
Feels: 62°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 11)
44%
6.2 miles
Average
53°F
High
64°F
Low
42°F
Wind
Up to 12 mph
Humidity
65%
Sunrise
9:55 AM
Sunset
12:36 AM
12 AM
54°F
Feels: 53°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 16)
69%
6.2 miles
3 AM
47°F
Feels: 47°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
78%
6.2 miles
6 AM
45°F
Feels: 41°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 23)
87%
6.2 miles
9 AM
42°F
Feels: 39°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
91%
6.2 miles
12 PM
51°F
Feels: 49°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 7)
70%
6.2 miles
3 PM
59°F
Feels: 57°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 11)
44%
6.2 miles
6 PM
64°F
Feels: 62°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 13)
36%
6.2 miles
9 PM
62°F
Feels: 60°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 14)
41%
6.2 miles
Average
54°F
High
67°F
Low
44°F
Wind
Up to 8 mph
Humidity
59%
Sunrise
9:55 AM
Sunset
12:36 AM
12 AM
54°F
Feels: 52°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
69%
6.2 miles
3 AM
53°F
Feels: 50°F
0 mph
(Gusts: 1)
56%
6.2 miles
6 AM
46°F
Feels: 46°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
72%
6.2 miles
9 AM
44°F
Feels: 44°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
79%
6.2 miles
12 PM
53°F
Feels: 51°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 9)
62%
6.2 miles
3 PM
61°F
Feels: 59°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 11)
41%
6.2 miles
6 PM
67°F
Feels: 65°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 11)
35%
6.2 miles
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