Weather Mt. Adams, Monday?

[hikes-with-him]

Ok...so, like, we're planning on going to Mt. Adams Monday into Tuesday...stay at Gray Knob and, try and summit on Monday.

It looks sunny and nice...BUT...noaa has winds 85 gusting to 95, damaging winds Mon night. BUT...this forcast is listed for 4 mi from Mt. Washington.

What have other heard? Does a NOAA forcast for 4 mi from Washington mean that Mt. Adams WILL have this wind? The say day's forcast for Gorham, NG is sunny, cold...winds 6-13!

We really want to go but are very worried about "damaging winds" for our overnight...and any trail damage that might come from this.

SIGH!! Opinions?

 

[Kevin Judy and Emma]

Lowe's Path

I think you posted earlier that you planned to hike Lowe's Path to Gray Knob? What direction are the winds predicted? If they're from the north and west then I would say yes, they will be as strong, or nearly as strong as those on Washington. Temps and wind speeds in Gorham will have little significance on this hike. Lowe's Path will bear the full brunt of any wind from the north/northwest. An alternative might be the more sheltered Valley Way, but once you crested the mountain you would walk right into the full force of the wind. Continuing on to Gray Knob, or even the summit might be out of the question. I'm not sure of your above treeline winter experience or your equipment, so cannot really judge your ability to make this trip.

I would start by checking here in the morning:

http://www.mountwashington.org/weather/summit_forecast.php

KDT

 

[NewHampshire]

The higher summits forecast is a general forecast for the etire range. Yes the summit of Washington is a bit higher, but for our purposes it is inconsequential. The reduction in wind speed from the minor elevation change between Washington and Adams, and the distace of 4 miles means little. As Kevin says, your approach somtimes can make a difference by staying in the lee side of the peak and out of the wind for most of the way. But there are not that many ways up to summit Adams (at least above treeline) that will allow you to stay out of the wind, especially coming from Grey Knob.

Oh, and another thing to keep in mind....with such high winds also comes serious windchill. A 20 degree day may not sound so bad. A 20 degree day with 80 MPH winds is a whole other ball game .

Brian

 

[MadRiver]

Oh, and another thing to keep in mind....with such high winds also comes serious windchill. A 20 degree day may not sound so bad. A 20 degree day with 80 MPH winds is a whole other ball game .

Brian

What Brian said!! And this is coming from someone who lost some skin on his nose due to frostbite on conditions less severe than what they are calling for.

 

[hikes-with-him]

Perfect weather

Well...it was perfect weather. A bit cold and somewhat windy on Monday...but BLUE and CLEAR skies! Pretty, pretty, pretty.

Tuesday, hiking around and summitting...overcast but clear on top with georgeous views. Less windy and not as cold. Could NOT have asked for better in the winter.

We almost decided to postpone until Tuesday into Wednesday...but didn't. Good decision for us!