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The_Road_is_Calling t1_ivh7zug wrote

Do not make Mt. Washington your first winter hike. A snapshot of the weather condition that are common this time of year:

Summit Forecast for daytime Tuesday, November 8th 2022:

Precipitation: chance of snow showers early, accumulation of a trace to 1 inch.

High: Upper teens

Wind Chill: Rising to 5-10° below zero

Winds: NW at 60-70 MPH with gusts up to 100 MPH early, decreasing to 50-69 MPH with gusts up to 75 MPH.

Source: www.mountwashington.org/experience-the-weather/higher-summit-forecast.aspx

I repeat: DO NOT MAKE MT. WASHINGTON YOUR FIRST WINTER HIKE.

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