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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

clear sky

Current Conditions

59°F

clear sky

Feels like 56°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 60°F
High 60°F
Low 59°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 50%
Sunrise 11:06 AM
Sunset 10:43 PM
6 PM
clear sky
59°F
Feels: 56°F 6 mph (Gusts: 18) 40% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
60°F
Feels: 59°F 4 mph (Gusts: 12) 60% 6.2 miles
Average 38°F
High 54°F
Low 30°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 97%
Sunrise 11:06 AM
Sunset 10:43 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
54°F
Feels: 54°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 91% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
42°F
Feels: 38°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 96% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
42°F
Feels: 42°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 94% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
40°F
Feels: 36°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 99% 0.4 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
35°F
Feels: 29°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 99%
3 PM
light snow
31°F
Feels: 25°F 7 mph (Gusts: 12) 97%
6 PM
overcast clouds
31°F
Feels: 25°F 7 mph (Gusts: 11) 98%
9 PM
overcast clouds
30°F
Feels: 24°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 98% 0.3 miles
Average 36°F
High 51°F
Low 19°F
Wind Up to 11 mph
Humidity 85%
Sunrise 11:06 AM
Sunset 10:43 PM
0.09 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light snow
32°F
Feels: 27°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 99%
3 AM
overcast clouds
39°F
Feels: 35°F 6 mph (Gusts: 31) 99% 0.1 miles
6 AM
light rain
47°F
Feels: 43°F 6 mph (Gusts: 13) 98% 1.5 miles 0.04 inches
9 AM
light rain
51°F
Feels: 50°F 11 mph (Gusts: 33) 93% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
12 PM
light rain
40°F
Feels: 34°F 9 mph (Gusts: 28) 77% 6.2 miles 0.04 inches
3 PM
light snow
30°F
Feels: 22°F 10 mph (Gusts: 18) 80% 2.2 miles
6 PM
light snow
26°F
Feels: 17°F 10 mph (Gusts: 21) 69% 3.3 miles
9 PM
light snow
19°F
Feels: 7°F 10 mph (Gusts: 20) 68% 4.3 miles
Average 19°F
High 29°F
Low 13°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 64%
Sunrise 11:06 AM
Sunset 10:43 PM
12 AM
light snow
16°F
Feels: 4°F 9 mph (Gusts: 18) 78% 2.5 miles
3 AM
light snow
17°F
Feels: 6°F 9 mph (Gusts: 18) 78% 2.2 miles
6 AM
light snow
16°F
Feels: 5°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 79% 2.4 miles
9 AM
light snow
14°F
Feels: 4°F 7 mph (Gusts: 15) 79% 3.3 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
13°F
Feels: 4°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 73% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
24°F
Feels: 24°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 46% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
29°F
Feels: 24°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 35% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
26°F
Feels: 18°F 7 mph (Gusts: 14) 43% 6.2 miles
Average 26°F
High 33°F
Low 21°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 85%
Sunrise 11:06 AM
Sunset 10:43 PM
12 AM
light snow
22°F
Feels: 14°F 6 mph (Gusts: 13) 89% 0.2 miles
3 AM
snow
21°F
Feels: 14°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 95%
6 AM
snow
21°F
Feels: 16°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 95% 0.1 miles
9 AM
snow
22°F
Feels: 22°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 95% 0.1 miles
12 PM
light snow
24°F
Feels: 24°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 92% 0.7 miles
3 PM
light snow
31°F
Feels: 26°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 72% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light snow
33°F
Feels: 29°F 5 mph (Gusts: 11) 72% 1.7 miles
9 PM
light snow
32°F
Feels: 26°F 6 mph (Gusts: 17) 71% 6.2 miles
Average 21°F
High 25°F
Low 18°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 89%
Sunrise 11:06 AM
Sunset 10:43 PM
12 AM
light snow
25°F
Feels: 17°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 92% 2.6 miles
3 AM
light snow
20°F
Feels: 11°F 8 mph (Gusts: 13) 95% 3.1 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
19°F
Feels: 10°F 7 mph (Gusts: 11) 92% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
18°F
Feels: 11°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 92% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
22°F
Feels: 22°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 83% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
25°F
Feels: 18°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 81% 1.1 miles

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