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Carter Dome

#9
4832 ft (1473 m) Carter-Moriah Range
Carter Dome

About Carter Dome

Carter Dome stands at 4,832 feet as the highest peak in the Carter-Moriah Range. The mountain's distinctive dome shape gives it its name. While the summit itself is wooded, nearby viewpoints offer excellent vistas of the Presidential Range and Wild River Valley. Carter Notch Hut, located below the mountain, is one of the AMC's most scenic backcountry facilities.

History

Named after Dr. Ezra Carter, an early land surveyor in the area, the mountain has been part of hiking routes since the 1880s. Carter Notch Hut, established in 1914, was one of the earliest AMC huts and provides access to Carter Dome and the surrounding peaks. The mountain is a key part of the Carter-Moriah Range traverse, a popular multi-day hiking route.

Weather Forecast

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Current Conditions

57°F

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Feels like 56°F

Weather Alert

  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 60°F
High 62°F
Low 57°F
Wind Up to 2 mph
Humidity 80%
Sunrise 9:02 AM
Sunset 12:32 AM
0.12 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
3 PM
broken clouds
57°F
Feels: 56°F 2 mph (Gusts: 5) 83% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light rain
62°F
Feels: 61°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 74% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches
9 PM
light rain
61°F
Feels: 61°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 84% 6.2 miles 0.09 inches
Average 55°F
High 67°F
Low 46°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 77%
Sunrise 9:02 AM
Sunset 12:32 AM
0.06 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
54°F
Feels: 53°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 92% 6.2 miles 0.06 inches
3 AM
overcast clouds
51°F
Feels: 50°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 93% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
47°F
Feels: 46°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 94% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
46°F
Feels: 44°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 95% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
54°F
Feels: 53°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 81% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
62°F
Feels: 60°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 47% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
67°F
Feels: 65°F 2 mph (Gusts: 6) 43% 6.2 miles
9 PM
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61°F
Feels: 60°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 72% 6.2 miles
Average 58°F
High 70°F
Low 47°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 63%
Sunrise 9:02 AM
Sunset 12:32 AM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
55°F
Feels: 54°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 83% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
clear sky
49°F
Feels: 48°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 81% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
48°F
Feels: 46°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 84% 6.2 miles
9 AM
scattered clouds
47°F
Feels: 45°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 81% 6.2 miles
12 PM
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59°F
Feels: 57°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 59% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
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Feels: 64°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 39% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
70°F
Feels: 69°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 34% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
68°F
Feels: 67°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 43% 6.2 miles
Average 62°F
High 74°F
Low 51°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 56%
Sunrise 9:02 AM
Sunset 12:32 AM
12 AM
broken clouds
58°F
Feels: 57°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 71% 6.2 miles
3 AM
few clouds
53°F
Feels: 51°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 70% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
52°F
Feels: 50°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 65% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
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Feels: 49°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 65% 6.2 miles
12 PM
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63°F
Feels: 61°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 55% 6.2 miles
3 PM
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71°F
Feels: 69°F 1 mph (Gusts: 4) 39% 6.2 miles
6 PM
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74°F
Feels: 73°F 2 mph (Gusts: 5) 35% 6.2 miles
9 PM
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70°F
Feels: 69°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 48% 6.2 miles
Average 65°F
High 79°F
Low 56°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 76%
Sunrise 9:02 AM
Sunset 12:32 AM
0.25 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
overcast clouds
60°F
Feels: 60°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 78% 6.2 miles
3 AM
light rain
57°F
Feels: 57°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 90% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 AM
moderate rain
56°F
Feels: 56°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 98% 4.4 miles 0.16 inches
9 AM
light rain
57°F
Feels: 57°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 98% 6.2 miles 0.07 inches
12 PM
light rain
63°F
Feels: 63°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 95% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 PM
overcast clouds
71°F
Feels: 70°F 6 mph (Gusts: 13) 62% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
78°F
Feels: 78°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 42% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
79°F
Feels: 79°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 43% 6.2 miles
Average 63°F
High 67°F
Low 60°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 92%
Sunrise 9:02 AM
Sunset 12:32 AM
0.09 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
64°F
Feels: 65°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 86% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
3 AM
light rain
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Feels: 62°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 94% 6.2 miles 0.04 inches
6 AM
light rain
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Feels: 62°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 95% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
9 AM
light rain
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Feels: 61°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 98% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
12 PM
overcast clouds
67°F
Feels: 67°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 87% 6.2 miles

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