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Gannett Peak

#5
13809 ft (4209 m) Wind River Range
Gannett Peak

About Gannett Peak

Gannett Peak is Wyoming's highest point at 13,809 feet, located in the Wind River Range. This remote peak requires a multi-day backpacking approach and technical climbing skills. The mountain is situated in the Bridger Wilderness and offers some of the most pristine alpine scenery in the American West.

History

Named after Henry Gannett, a geographer with the Hayden Survey, Gannett Peak was first climbed in 1922 by Arthur Tate and Floyd Stahlnaker. The peak remains one of the most challenging state high points to reach due to its remote location and technical climbing requirements.

Weather Forecast

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Current Conditions

45°F

clear sky

Feels like 43°F

Weather Alert

  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 58°F
High 67°F
Low 45°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 31%
Sunrise 11:51 AM
Sunset 2:57 AM
12 PM
clear sky
45°F
Feels: 43°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 45% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
54°F
Feels: 51°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 32% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
67°F
Feels: 64°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 22% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
66°F
Feels: 64°F 3 mph (Gusts: 9) 26% 6.2 miles
Average 54°F
High 63°F
Low 46°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 44%
Sunrise 11:51 AM
Sunset 2:57 AM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
60°F
Feels: 57°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 43% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
light rain
52°F
Feels: 49°F 8 mph (Gusts: 7) 56% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
6 AM
overcast clouds
49°F
Feels: 48°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 47% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
47°F
Feels: 44°F 6 mph (Gusts: 4) 49% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
46°F
Feels: 42°F 7 mph (Gusts: 5) 56% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
57°F
Feels: 54°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 31% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
63°F
Feels: 60°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 26% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
61°F
Feels: 59°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 40% 6.2 miles
Average 53°F
High 61°F
Low 44°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 56%
Sunrise 11:51 AM
Sunset 2:57 AM
0.13 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
61°F
Feels: 59°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 41% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
broken clouds
52°F
Feels: 49°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 54% 6.2 miles
6 AM
light rain
48°F
Feels: 46°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 76% 6.2 miles 0.04 inches
9 AM
overcast clouds
47°F
Feels: 44°F 7 mph (Gusts: 6) 67% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
44°F
Feels: 41°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 74% 6.2 miles
3 PM
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Feels: 53°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 42% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
61°F
Feels: 59°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 35% 6.2 miles
9 PM
light rain
52°F
Feels: 50°F 7 mph (Gusts: 5) 60% 6.2 miles 0.09 inches
Average 50°F
High 61°F
Low 44°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 62%
Sunrise 11:51 AM
Sunset 2:57 AM
0.20 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
52°F
Feels: 50°F 1 mph (Gusts: 6) 64% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches
3 AM
moderate rain
47°F
Feels: 44°F 7 mph (Gusts: 7) 80% 6.2 miles 0.13 inches
6 AM
overcast clouds
47°F
Feels: 44°F 8 mph (Gusts: 6) 67% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
45°F
Feels: 41°F 7 mph (Gusts: 5) 72% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
44°F
Feels: 41°F 6 mph (Gusts: 4) 69% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
56°F
Feels: 54°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 43% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
61°F
Feels: 59°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 37% 6.2 miles
9 PM
light rain
51°F
Feels: 49°F 7 mph (Gusts: 7) 65% 6.2 miles 0.04 inches
Average 55°F
High 63°F
Low 47°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 43%
Sunrise 11:51 AM
Sunset 2:57 AM
12 AM
overcast clouds
61°F
Feels: 59°F 5 mph (Gusts: 11) 36% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
52°F
Feels: 50°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 54% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
50°F
Feels: 48°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 42% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
47°F
Feels: 45°F 5 mph (Gusts: 2) 50% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
47°F
Feels: 47°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 54% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
60°F
Feels: 58°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 32% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
63°F
Feels: 60°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 32% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
61°F
Feels: 58°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 40% 6.2 miles
Average 49°F
High 50°F
Low 47°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 74%
Sunrise 11:51 AM
Sunset 2:57 AM
0.09 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
50°F
Feels: 47°F 7 mph (Gusts: 7) 76% 6.2 miles 0.04 inches
3 AM
light rain
50°F
Feels: 48°F 2 mph (Gusts: 0) 71% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
6 AM
light rain
48°F
Feels: 46°F 6 mph (Gusts: 3) 72% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
9 AM
light rain
47°F
Feels: 46°F 4 mph (Gusts: 2) 78% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches

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