Winter is on in The High Elevations

[skiguy]

Yes it is looking like you need Snowshoes. The latest from The RMC FB Page:

Trail report as of December 6th

Winter conditions are in full effect up here with lots of powder and deep snow drifts.
This mornings temperatures are in the single digits at Gray Knob and will continue to remain low through the forecast period with windchills reaching as low as -55F. Check out the higher summits forecast (@mwobs ) for up to date information on wind chill warnings and advisory’s. The snow stake total is 25” with considerably deeper drifts in places. Cold temperatures, high winds, and blowing snow will make for challenging conditions Friday - Saturday. These weather conditions will dramatically increase exposure risks, with frostbite developing on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Snowshoes are highly recommended for those planning a hike at any elevation, and they will be necessary for travel even at lower elevations. Breaking trail will be arduous in the deep windblown snow even with snowshoes.
Please note that trail conditions can change very quickly in the Northern Presidentials. The conditions posted on this page may have changed since they were recorded. Always check local forecasts before you leave the trailhead, and be sure to check out the higher summits forecast on the @mwobs webpage.

 

[DayTrip]

That last photo of the summits is what Winter hiking is all about for me. Amazing.

 

[NH2112]

There was about 16” of soft at 2300’ on Boundary Bald Mtn on Tuesday, though I have no idea how much is left after the rain and its texture. After work tomorrow I’ll go scout it, to determine which snowshoes I’m bringing Saturday when I camp out to test my new WM Bristlecone.

 

[DayTrip]

There was about 16” of soft at 2300’ on Boundary Bald Mtn on Tuesday, though I have no idea how much is left after the rain and its texture. After work tomorrow I’ll go scout it, to determine which snowshoes I’m bringing Saturday when I camp out to test my new WM Bristlecone.

Was wondering what kind of a hit the snowpack took the past day or so. I may be able to get up there somewhere SAT but it's not looking like I'll be snowshoeing in waist deep powder any more.

 

[NH2112]

I was going to check after work tonight but the mountain was completely hidden in a huge snow squall. That, and the fact that Bald Mtn Rd is probably very icy made me decide to go tomorrow when I get out of work with the sun still up.

One of the deeper spots, about mid-thigh here. Most of the time the snow was a couple inches below the tops of my gaiters (not worn on this day.)

 

[WuzzyMarmot]

Big snow some places... meanwhile I think Vermont got rain this week.