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Wildcat Mountain (A Peak)

#20
4422 ft (1348 m) Carter-Moriah Range
Wildcat Mountain (A Peak)

About Wildcat Mountain (A Peak)

Wildcat A Peak stands at 4,422 feet as the highest of the Wildcat peaks. The summit offers excellent views across Carter Notch to the Carter Range and towards Mount Washington. The mountain is traversed by the Wildcat Ridge Trail, which provides a challenging ridge walk connecting multiple peaks. A ski area operates on the mountain's eastern slopes.

History

The Wildcat peaks were named for the wild cats (likely bobcats or possibly mountain lions) that once inhabited the area. The Wildcat Ski Area opened in 1958, bringing development to the mountain's eastern face. The ridge trail has been a popular hiking route since the early 1900s, offering spectacular views and challenging terrain.

Weather Forecast

light snow

Current Conditions

5°F

light snow

Feels like -7°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 8°F
High 14°F
Low 4°F
Wind Up to 14 mph
Humidity 85%
Sunrise 12:10 PM
Sunset 9:05 PM
3 AM
light snow
5°F
Feels: -7°F 13 mph (Gusts: 35) 76% 1.7 miles
6 AM
light snow
5°F
Feels: -8°F 14 mph (Gusts: 39) 82% 1.4 miles
9 AM
light snow
4°F
Feels: -8°F 13 mph (Gusts: 40) 88% 1.5 miles
12 PM
light snow
5°F
Feels: -8°F 11 mph (Gusts: 39) 88% 1.7 miles
3 PM
light snow
10°F
Feels: -3°F 11 mph (Gusts: 39) 85% 1.7 miles
6 PM
light snow
14°F
Feels: 1°F 12 mph (Gusts: 40) 84% 2.0 miles
9 PM
light snow
12°F
Feels: 0°F 8 mph (Gusts: 27) 91% 1.7 miles
Average 13°F
High 23°F
Low 8°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 90%
Sunrise 12:10 PM
Sunset 9:05 PM
12 AM
light snow
11°F
Feels: 0°F 8 mph (Gusts: 21) 93% 1.6 miles
3 AM
light snow
10°F
Feels: -2°F 8 mph (Gusts: 12) 93% 2.2 miles
6 AM
light snow
9°F
Feels: -2°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 94% 3.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
8°F
Feels: -3°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 95% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
9°F
Feels: 0°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 91% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
20°F
Feels: 16°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 82% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
23°F
Feels: 17°F 4 mph (Gusts: 12) 78% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
16°F
Feels: 10°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 95% 6.2 miles
Average 11°F
High 16°F
Low 4°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 90%
Sunrise 12:10 PM
Sunset 9:05 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
12°F
Feels: 5°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 95% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
16°F
Feels: 9°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 96% 0.5 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
14°F
Feels: 7°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 95% 1.9 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
10°F
Feels: 1°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 93% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
4°F
Feels: -6°F 5 mph (Gusts: 3) 91% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
12°F
Feels: 3°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 81% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
13°F
Feels: 4°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 76% 2.8 miles
9 PM
light snow
7°F
Feels: -2°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 93% 3.5 miles
Average 2°F
High 8°F
Low -2°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 92%
Sunrise 12:10 PM
Sunset 9:05 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
0°F
Feels: -13°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 96% 6.2 miles
3 AM
scattered clouds
-2°F
Feels: -14°F 7 mph (Gusts: 8) 97% 3.3 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
-1°F
Feels: -14°F 8 mph (Gusts: 11) 95% 2.5 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
-1°F
Feels: -13°F 8 mph (Gusts: 12) 95% 2.3 miles
12 PM
light snow
0°F
Feels: -13°F 9 mph (Gusts: 15) 95% 2.3 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
5°F
Feels: -7°F 10 mph (Gusts: 19) 86% 2.3 miles
6 PM
light snow
8°F
Feels: -4°F 9 mph (Gusts: 17) 81% 3.0 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
4°F
Feels: -8°F 9 mph (Gusts: 15) 91% 3.2 miles
Average 8°F
High 19°F
Low 3°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 91%
Sunrise 12:10 PM
Sunset 9:05 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
3°F
Feels: -10°F 8 mph (Gusts: 13) 94% 3.5 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
5°F
Feels: -6°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 95% 2.5 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
4°F
Feels: -6°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 96% 4.0 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
3°F
Feels: -7°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 96% 2.3 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
6°F
Feels: -2°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 95% 4.5 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
15°F
Feels: 10°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 83% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
19°F
Feels: 12°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 74% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
9°F
Feels: 2°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 95% 6.2 miles
Average 7°F
High 7°F
Low 7°F
Wind Up to 3 mph
Humidity 93%
Sunrise 12:10 PM
Sunset 9:05 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
7°F
Feels: 7°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 93% 6.2 miles

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