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
58°F
clear sky
Feels like 58°F
Good Hiking Conditions
Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.
Average
74°F
High
85°F
Low
58°F
Wind
Up to 5 mph
Humidity
62%
Sunrise
10:03 AM
Sunset
12:44 AM
12 PM
58°F
Feels: 58°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 1)
91%
6.2 miles
3 PM
69°F
Feels: 69°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
69%
6.2 miles
6 PM
83°F
Feels: 83°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
43%
6.2 miles
9 PM
85°F
Feels: 85°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
45%
6.2 miles
Average
76°F
High
90°F
Low
64°F
Wind
Up to 9 mph
Humidity
71%
Sunrise
10:03 AM
Sunset
12:44 AM
12 AM
78°F
Feels: 79°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
79%
6.2 miles
3 AM
71°F
Feels: 71°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
84%
6.2 miles
6 AM
66°F
Feels: 67°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
85%
6.2 miles
9 AM
64°F
Feels: 65°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
93%
6.2 miles
12 PM
69°F
Feels: 70°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 8)
81%
6.2 miles
3 PM
81°F
Feels: 83°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 11)
57%
6.2 miles
6 PM
88°F
Feels: 88°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 10)
44%
6.2 miles
9 PM
90°F
Feels: 91°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 10)
42%
6.2 miles
Average
74°F
High
84°F
Low
65°F
Wind
Up to 8 mph
Humidity
69%
Sunrise
10:03 AM
Sunset
12:44 AM
12 AM
80°F
Feels: 84°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
73%
6.2 miles
3 AM
67°F
Feels: 67°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
81%
6.2 miles
6 AM
65°F
Feels: 65°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
87%
6.2 miles
9 AM
65°F
Feels: 65°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
87%
6.2 miles
12 PM
71°F
Feels: 72°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
78%
6.2 miles
3 PM
80°F
Feels: 81°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
54%
6.2 miles
6 PM
84°F
Feels: 84°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 10)
46%
6.2 miles
9 PM
83°F
Feels: 84°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 10)
47%
6.2 miles
Average
72°F
High
84°F
Low
64°F
Wind
Up to 6 mph
Humidity
74%
Sunrise
10:03 AM
Sunset
12:44 AM
0.04 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
73°F
Feels: 74°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 12)
75%
6.2 miles
3 AM
67°F
Feels: 67°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
78%
6.2 miles
6 AM
64°F
Feels: 65°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
94%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
9 AM
64°F
Feels: 65°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
93%
6.2 miles
0.02 inches
12 PM
68°F
Feels: 69°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
92%
6.2 miles
3 PM
78°F
Feels: 78°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
65%
6.2 miles
0.02 inches
6 PM
84°F
Feels: 84°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 6)
45%
6.2 miles
9 PM
82°F
Feels: 83°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
52%
6.2 miles
Average
67°F
High
72°F
Low
64°F
Wind
Up to 12 mph
Humidity
94%
Sunrise
10:03 AM
Sunset
12:44 AM
0.52 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
72°F
Feels: 73°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 1)
82%
6.2 miles
0.05 inches
3 AM
65°F
Feels: 66°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
93%
6.2 miles
0.13 inches
6 AM
65°F
Feels: 66°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
92%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
9 AM
64°F
Feels: 65°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 10)
100%
0.2 miles
0.15 inches
12 PM
65°F
Feels: 66°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 11)
97%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
3 PM
66°F
Feels: 67°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 27)
98%
5.6 miles
0.06 inches
6 PM
68°F
Feels: 69°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 24)
98%
1.2 miles
0.07 inches
9 PM
69°F
Feels: 70°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 25)
94%
6.2 miles
0.04 inches
Average
67°F
High
67°F
Low
67°F
Wind
Up to 11 mph
Humidity
98%
Sunrise
10:03 AM
Sunset
12:44 AM
0.02 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
67°F
Feels: 68°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 25)
97%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
3 AM
67°F
Feels: 68°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 26)
98%
0.2 miles
0.00 inches
6 AM
67°F
Feels: 68°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 28)
99%
1.1 miles
9 AM
67°F
Feels: 68°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 28)
98%
0.0 miles
0.00 inches
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