Among other things, Mount Washington NH is known for it's notorious weather conditions that can change on a moment's notice any time of the year. Visitors to the area should diligently check weather forecasts and conditions before heading up into the ravines and especially when heading above treeline. Always be prepared for a change in the weather and in the winter please realize that you could be heading into avalanche terrain. Here are some resources to pay attention to as you plan your trip:
From the Mount Washington Observatory
- Current Summit Conditions
- Higher Summits Forecast
- Mount Washington Regional Mesonet - temperature, wind, humidity readings
From the Mount Washington Avalanche Center
- Avalanche Advisory (winter/spring months only)
- Avalanche Report - report avalanche observations here
From NOAA - National Weather Service - Gray Maine Station