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Before You Go

Before you go, make sure you’re prepared and you know what to expect as you head out into the elements. Bookmark this page and check here before you leave home!

Essentials For Your Trip
Don’t forget anything important! Review our 10 Essentials for a Safe and Pleasant Hike before you go to ensure you’re prepared.

Current Conditions at AMC Destinations
The AMC is pleased to provide the latest conditions from our White Mountain destinations. Click on the Destination’s name for an in-depth condition report.

Weather Conditions
Destination Elevation Temp. Snow
Depth		 Trail
Conditions		 Last Entered
Carter Notch Hut 3,288' 11 °F
(-12 °C) 		24" 16-20 mph winds from West party cloudy. Trails above and below hard packed some ice, rec trax. 02/09/2010
at 08:24 AM
Pinkham Notch 2,032' 15 °F
(-9 °C) 		9." packed trails with drifts;snowshoes and traction needed 02/09/2010
at 05:50 AM
Tuckerman Ravine 3,800' 23 °F
(-5 °C) 		39" Trail up hard pack, Winter Lionhead req. full winter gear ice axe and crampons nec. Sherb icey. 02/09/2010
at 08:24 AM
Madison Spring Hut 4,800'     closed for the season no shelter available. 02/09/2010
at 08:24 AM
Mt. Washington 6,288' 13 °F
(-11 °C) 		16." snow;ice;rime with deeper drifts;traction needed 02/09/2010
at 05:50 AM
Lakes of the Clouds 5,050'     closed for season no shelter available. 02/09/2010
at 08:24 AM
Mizpah Spring Hut 3,800'     Hut closed for season, no shelter available. 02/09/2010
at 08:24 AM
Highland Center Lodge 1,900' 13 °F
(-11 °C) 		22" Trails packed beneath light,fresh powder. Lt trax recommended. 02/09/2010
at 08:24 AM
Zealand Falls Hut 2,700' 11 °F
(-12 °C) 		38" Partly cloudy light snow. Trails hard packed some snow drifts, rec trax above. Ski in is OK some scratchy spots. AZ not recommended. 02/09/2010
at 08:24 AM
Galehead Hut 3,800'     Hut closed for season, no shelter available. 02/09/2010
at 08:24 AM
Greenleaf Hut 4,200'     Hut closed for season, no shelter available. 02/09/2010
at 08:24 AM
Lonesome Lake Hut 2,760' 10 °F
(-12 °C) 		22" High clouds. Trails hard packed rec trax, ice in spots. 02/09/2010
at 08:24 AM
Cardigan Lodge 1,392' 16 °F
(-9 °C) 		10" Trails hard packed snow and ice. Float rec off trail and trax rec on steep areas and ledges. 02/09/2010
at 08:24 AM
Maine Wilderness Lodges 20 °F
(-7 °C) 		17" Trails all groomed with packed powder some icy spots. Road to trail head is good. 02/09/2010
at 08:24 AM
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