Higher Summits Forecast
Mountain weather is subject to rapid changes and extreme conditions. This forecast is just one tool to help you plan a safe trip (if in doubt, turn around!). Always travel with adequate clothing, shelter, food, and water, and be prepared to make your own assessment of travel and weather conditions. You should never visit the higher summits unprepared.
Summit Forecast Summary
A blocking high-pressure system over the Atlantic Ocean will result in a stagnant weather pattern through the middle of next week. Weak rounds of showers and lingering instability will generally cause a chance of showers for the next several days, with only several hours of fair weather in between showers. Therefore, the chances of showers will renew early Monday evening in our region. Showers this evening look much lighter and more spread out in nature than this weekend's storms, but it will still keep trails along higher terrain muddy and slippery.
Right around sunset tonight, the next period of calmer weather will begin in our area with the conclusion of the afternoon showers. Temperatures won't change a lot and will remain right around the seasonal average throughout the night, but winds are expected to increase. They won't exceed the seasonal average for the summit, but they will be fairly gusty compared to what they will be like on Monday. However, this period of rainless weather will be very short-lived since the next chance of showers will begin in our region soon after midnight on Tuesday.
Showers on Tuesday look to be a little more widespread in nature than they will be on Monday, but they could be more intense due to enhanced instability from increasing temperatures and will last through midnight on Wednesday. Specifically, showers moving through in the evening could be moderate to heavy at times, but they will be isolated in nature. Furthermore, thunderstorms will be possible during the evening, mainly in the southern portion of our area, and could result in the heaviest rainfall. Therefore, rainfall totals of around half an inch can be expected across the White Mountains, so be prepared for wet, slippery, and muddy trails will be vital if you plan on hiking around the White Mountains over the next two days.
Charlie Peachey -- Weather Observer and Meteorologist
Updated at 4:27 AM on Monday
Monday:
Mostly in the clouds early, trending towards in the clouds with rain showers likely late.
- High: Upper 50s
- Wind: SW at 15-35 mph
- Wind Chill: Rising 30 to 40 above.
Monday Night:
In the clouds with a chance of rain showers early, trending towards in the clouds with rain showers.
- Low: Falling to the mid 30s.
- Wind: SW at 30-45 mph w/ gusts up to 50 mph
- Wind Chill: Falling 20 to 30 above.
Tuesday:
Mostly in the clouds with rain showers likely. Possibly falling moderate to heavy at times late
- High: Rising to the mid 40s
- Wind: SW at 30-45 mph, shifting S and decreasing to 20-40 mph
- Wind Chill: Rising to 25 to 35 above
Tuesday Night:
In the clouds with rain showers. Possible falling moderate to heavy at times with a slight chance of thunderstorms early.
- Low: Upper 30s
- Wind: S at 20-40 mph
- Wind Chill: 25 to 35 above
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