BACKCOUNTRY WEATHER - Appalachian Mountain Club

New Hampshire Cardigan Lodge Carter Notch Hut Galehead Hut Greenleaf Hut Highland Center Lakes of the Clouds Lonesome Lake Hut Madison Spring Hut Mizpah Spring Hut Mt. Washington Pinkham Notch Tuckerman Ravine Zealand Falls Hut

Maine Gorman Chairback Lodge & Cabins Little Lyford Lodge & Cabins Medawisla Wilderness Lodge & Cabins

New Jersey Mohican Outdoor Center

New York Harriman Outdoor Center

Cardigan Lodge

Last Update:: 01/16/2019 01:38 PM
Status:: Open
Elevation:: 1,392'
Location:: 774 Shem Valley Rd
Alexandria, NH 03222

Current

Partly cloudy.

Temperature

Current:: 24°F (-4°C)
Max:: 31°F (-1°C)
Min:: 11°F (-12°C)

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: 20"

Access Road

Open and plowed.

Best Bets

Downhill skiing is great!

Trails

24" to 36" of snow on the upper mountain with icy areas where snow has blown off ledges. Micro spikes and snowshoes recommended on all trails.

Regional Forecast

Carter Notch Hut

Last Update:: 01/16/2019 01:24 PM
Status:: Open
Elevation:: 3,288'
Location:: Gorham, NH 03581

Current

Overcast

Temperature

Current:: 18°F (-8°C)
Max:: 27°F (-3°C)
Min:: 12°F (-11°C)

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: 54"

Access Road

N/A

Best Bets

19 Mile Brook Trail to hut.

Trails

Trails below the hut are packed; micro spikes are recommended. Trails above the hut are broken and packed in some places; snow shoes are recommended.

Regional Forecast

AMC Trail Conditions Blog

Galehead Hut

Last Update:: 11/05/2018 01:58 PM
Status:: Closed
Elevation:: 3,800'
Location:: Franconia, NH 03580

Temperature

Current:: -
Max:: -
Min:: -

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: -

Trails

Hut is closed; no shelter available. Winter Conditions from November-May

Greenleaf Hut

Last Update:: 11/05/2018 01:58 PM
Status:: Closed
Elevation:: 4,200'
Location:: Franconia, NH 03580

Temperature

Current:: -
Max:: -
Min:: -

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: -

Trails

Hut is closed; no shelter available. Winter Conditions from November-May

Highland Center

Last Update:: 01/15/2019 01:34 PM
Status:: Open
Elevation:: 1,900'
Location:: Route 302
Bretton Woods, NH 03575

Current

The weather for today looks mostly cloudy, but with temperatures in the mid 20's. With winds blowing at 5mph there's a chance temps could drop as low as -5 at times.

Temperature

Current:: 7°F (-14°C)
Max:: 21°F (-6°C)
Min:: -16°F (-27°C)

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: 32"

Access Road

N/A

Best Bets

Todays recommended hike would be up to Tom, Field and Willey. With the impeding clouds there's a chance you may not catch a view, but with the built up rime ice the trees up high are a beautiful sight of their own.

Trails

Todays trials are definitely packed down, but we recommend some form of traction like microspikes. If you're going up on any above tree line ridge, we also recommend the use of snowshoes.

Lakes of the Clouds

Last Update:: 11/05/2018 01:57 PM
Status:: Closed
Elevation:: 5,050'
Location:: Jackson, NH 03846

Temperature

Current:: -
Max:: -
Min:: -

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: -

Trails

Hut is closed; no shelter available. Winter Conditions from November-May

Lonesome Lake Hut

Last Update:: 01/16/2019 01:31 PM
Status:: Open
Elevation:: 2,760'
Location:: Lincoln, NH 03251

Current

Overcast and still.

Temperature

Current:: 16°F (-9°C)
Max:: 16°F (-9°C)
Min:: 12°F (-11°C)

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: 39"

Access Road

N/A

Best Bets

Lonesome Lake Trail to hut.

Trails

Trails below the hut are packed; micro spikes are needed. Trails above the hut are packed and micro spikes are recommended. Kinsman Ridge is very slick.

Regional Forecast

Madison Spring Hut

Last Update:: 11/05/2018 01:57 PM
Status:: Closed
Elevation:: 4,800'
Location:: Gorham, NH 03581

Temperature

Current:: -
Max:: -
Min:: -

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: -

Trails

Hut is closed; no shelter available. Winter Conditions from November-May

Mizpah Spring Hut

Last Update:: 11/05/2018 01:58 PM
Status:: Closed
Elevation:: 3,800'
Location:: Crawford Notch, NH 03575

Temperature

Current:: -
Max:: -
Min:: -

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: -

Trails

Hut is closed; no shelter available. Winter Conditions from November-May

Mt. Washington

Last Update:: 01/14/2019 02:08 PM
Status:: Closed
Elevation:: 6,288'
Location:: NH

Current

Mostly clear.

Temperature

Current:: 13°F (-11°C)
Max:: 14°F (-10°C)
Min:: 2°F (-17°C)

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: 14"

Access Road

Road Closed; All facilities on the summit are closed to the public during the winter.

Best Bets

Lion Head Winter Route is open to summit Mt. Washington. Ice axe and crampons are needed for safe travel above treeline.

Trails

14 inches of snow, ice and rime, with deeper patches.

Regional Forecast

AMC Trail Conditions Blog

Pinkham Notch

Last Update:: 01/16/2019 01:15 PM
Status:: Open
Elevation:: 2,032'
Location:: NH

Current

Cold and calm

Temperature

Current:: 19°F (-7°C)
Max:: 28°F (-2°C)
Min:: 9°F (-13°C)

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: 21"

Access Road

N/A

Best Bets

The Tuckerman Ravine Trail up to the Crystal Cascade would be a good option for this cold day. After crossing the bridge, make one more switchback then climb to the viewing spot on your right. This 0.8 mile round trip should take about 30 minutes.

Trails

21 inches of crispy snow with deep drifts. Trails are mostly packed, and micro spikes are recommended.

Regional Forecast

AMC Trail Conditions Blog

Tuckerman Ravine

Last Update:: 01/16/2019 01:24 PM
Status:: Open
Elevation:: 3,800'
Location:: NH

Current

Overcast with a moderate wind.

Temperature

Current:: 14°F (-10°C)
Max:: 19°F (-7°C)
Min:: 6°F (-14°C)

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: 58"

Access Road

N/A

Best Bets

Tuckerman Ravine Trail to Hermit Lake Shelter. Lion Head Winter Route is open to summit Mt. Washington.

Trails

Trails below the cabin are packed, and skis or snowshoes are recommended. Trails above the cabin are broken and require an ice axe and crampons for safe travel on steep terrain.

Regional Forecast

AMC Trail Conditions Blog

Zealand Falls Hut

Last Update:: 01/16/2019 01:29 PM
Status:: Open
Elevation:: 2,700'
Location:: Bethlehem, NH 03574

Current

Cloudy with a light breeze.

Temperature

Current:: 21°F (-6°C)
Max:: 21°F (-6°C)
Min:: 13°F (-11°C)

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: 37.5"

Access Road

Zealand Road is CLOSED.

Best Bets

Zealand Trail to Zealand Hut.

Trails

Trails below the hut are packed; micro spikes or skis recommended. Trails above the hut are packed; micro spikes or snow shoes are recommended.

Regional Forecast

Gorman Chairback Lodge & Cabins

Last Update:: 01/16/2019 01:36 PM
Status:: Open
Location:: 1 Chairback Road T7 R9
Greenville, ME 04441

Current

Please click on link below for current weather conditions. Unable to receive reports for today (01/15/2019)

Temperature

Current:: 17°F (-8°C)
Max:: 21°F (-6°C)
Min:: 2°F (-17°C)

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: 29"

Access Road

Roads are open and plowed for traffic. Watch for dips and variations in snow depths as crews work to clear road for traffic. Active logging operation on KI Rd. Use caution.

Best Bets

Trout Brook to Long Pond Trail to Chairback Mtn Road.

Trails

See Trail Conditions link below for additional trail information.

Regional Forecast

AMC Trail Conditions Blog

Little Lyford Lodge & Cabins

Last Update:: 01/16/2019 01:35 PM
Status:: Open
Location:: Greenville, ME 04441

Current

Please see Regional Forecast link below.

Temperature

Current:: 19°F (-7°C)
Max:: 24°F (-4°C)
Min:: -3°F (-19°C)

Snow

Past 24 Hours:: -
At stake:: 26"

Access Road

Roads are open and plowed for traffic. Watch for dips and variations in snow depths as crews work to clear road for traffic. Active logging operation on KI Rd. Use caution.