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    • forecast for mt washington:

      mountwashington.org/experience…t-washington-weather.aspx

      Low pressure will move towards the Gulf
      of Maine today where it will rapidly intensify Sunday through Monday
      morning as an arctic high builds behind it for Monday night. Snow will
      continue through the day Sunday before tapering during the evening
      hours. However, the bigger headlines for NH with this storm will be the
      winds, the cold, and the blowing snow on the summits all the way down to
      the valleys below. As the low bombs out, winds will rapidly intensify
      this morning reaching hurricane force on the summits with gusts well
      into the triple digits by midday. The base of peaks will likely see
      gusts upwards of 50 mph mixing down with most of the state also seeing
      sustained winds of 25-35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. The winds will
      then continue to accelerate overnight and into Monday morning with
      summits seeing some of the strongest gusts of this season so far. The
      high winds will whip up the surrounding snow and when added to the
      falling snow and dense summit fog, white out conditions are expected for
      most of Sunday and Sunday night. Visibility could be reduced to a few
      feet at times especially in leeward sides of the summits. Arctic air is
      expected to flow in behind the low today through Monday. Temperatures
      will likely be dropping to the coldest reading of the season so far.
      With the extreme cold and winds, wind chills will be approaching 100
      below overnight      . Any skin exposed Sunday through Monday will see
      frostbite setting in in as little of a couple minutes. Additionally,
      hypothermia could be accelerated if dressed inadequately.

      With severe conditions expected from summits to the valleys, hiking will
      be extremely risky Sunday through Monday and hiking above tree line is
      strongly discouraged. If search and rescue needs arise, help will be
      slow going or postponed until conditions improve. All SAR assistance if
      needed will have to come from below, as summit staff will not be able to
      assist in any way, shape, or form. A single injury will potentially
      put several lives at risk not just your own. Additionally, driving to
      locations will be risky with whiteout conditions expected along roadways
      and possible downed tree limbs in areas. Hiking in the woods will also
      have the risk of falling limbs or trees. Blowing snow will also be
      limiting vis in all areas of the state too. And as previously
      mentioned, frostbite and hypothermia risks will be present statewide.
      This means that if goggles whip off your head in the winds, you run a
      high risk of injury.

      MORNING CONDITIONS

      Temperature: -5 °F
      Wind: 50°(NE) 37 mph

      Weather: Fog, Light Snow, Blowing Snow
      Visibility: 1/16 mile

      Relative Humidity: 100%
      Station Pressure: 23.00 inHg and falling

      Ground Conditions: 18 inches snow, ice, and rime w/ deeper drifts

      24 HOUR STATISTICS

      Max Temperature: -1°F
      Min Temperature: -15°F

      Peak Wind Gust: 230° (SW) 52 mph
      Avg Wind Speed: 31.6 mph
      its all good

    • hikerboy wrote:

      forecast for mt washington:

      mountwashington.org/experience…t-washington-weather.aspx

      Low pressure will move towards the Gulf
      of Maine today where it will rapidly intensify Sunday through Monday
      morning as an arctic high builds behind it for Monday night. Snow will
      continue through the day Sunday before tapering during the evening
      hours. However, the bigger headlines for NH with this storm will be the
      winds, the cold, and the blowing snow on the summits all the way down to
      the valleys below. As the low bombs out, winds will rapidly intensify
      this morning reaching hurricane force on the summits with gusts well
      into the triple digits by midday. The base of peaks will likely see
      gusts upwards of 50 mph mixing down with most of the state also seeing
      sustained winds of 25-35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. The winds will
      then continue to accelerate overnight and into Monday morning with
      summits seeing some of the strongest gusts of this season so far. The
      high winds will whip up the surrounding snow and when added to the
      falling snow and dense summit fog, white out conditions are expected for
      most of Sunday and Sunday night. Visibility could be reduced to a few
      feet at times especially in leeward sides of the summits. Arctic air is
      expected to flow in behind the low today through Monday. Temperatures
      will likely be dropping to the coldest reading of the season so far.
      With the extreme cold and winds, wind chills will be approaching 100
      below overnight      . Any skin exposed Sunday through Monday will see
      frostbite setting in in as little of a couple minutes. Additionally,
      hypothermia could be accelerated if dressed inadequately.

      With severe conditions expected from summits to the valleys, hiking will
      be extremely risky Sunday through Monday and hiking above tree line is
      strongly discouraged. If search and rescue needs arise, help will be
      slow going or postponed until conditions improve. All SAR assistance if
      needed will have to come from below, as summit staff will not be able to
      assist in any way, shape, or form. A single injury will potentially
      put several lives at risk not just your own. Additionally, driving to
      locations will be risky with whiteout conditions expected along roadways
      and possible downed tree limbs in areas. Hiking in the woods will also
      have the risk of falling limbs or trees. Blowing snow will also be
      limiting vis in all areas of the state too. And as previously
      mentioned, frostbite and hypothermia risks will be present statewide.
      This means that if goggles whip off your head in the winds, you run a
      high risk of injury.

      MORNING CONDITIONS

      Temperature: -5 °F
      Wind: 50°(NE) 37 mph

      Weather: Fog, Light Snow, Blowing Snow
      Visibility: 1/16 mile

      Relative Humidity: 100%
      Station Pressure: 23.00 inHg and falling

      Ground Conditions: 18 inches snow, ice, and rime w/ deeper drifts

      24 HOUR STATISTICS

      Max Temperature: -1°F
      Min Temperature: -15°F

      Peak Wind Gust: 230° (SW) 52 mph
      Avg Wind Speed: 31.6 mph


      So I should wear pants?
      Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
      Dr. Seuss Cof123

    • Rasty wrote:

      hikerboy wrote:

      forecast for mt washington:

      mountwashington.org/experience…t-washington-weather.aspx

      Low pressure will move towards the Gulf
      of Maine today where it will rapidly intensify Sunday through Monday
      morning as an arctic high builds behind it for Monday night. Snow will
      continue through the day Sunday before tapering during the evening
      hours. However, the bigger headlines for NH with this storm will be the
      winds, the cold, and the blowing snow on the summits all the way down to
      the valleys below. As the low bombs out, winds will rapidly intensify
      this morning reaching hurricane force on the summits with gusts well
      into the triple digits by midday. The base of peaks will likely see
      gusts upwards of 50 mph mixing down with most of the state also seeing
      sustained winds of 25-35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. The winds will
      then continue to accelerate overnight and into Monday morning with
      summits seeing some of the strongest gusts of this season so far. The
      high winds will whip up the surrounding snow and when added to the
      falling snow and dense summit fog, white out conditions are expected for
      most of Sunday and Sunday night. Visibility could be reduced to a few
      feet at times especially in leeward sides of the summits. Arctic air is
      expected to flow in behind the low today through Monday. Temperatures
      will likely be dropping to the coldest reading of the season so far.
      With the extreme cold and winds, wind chills will be approaching 100
      below overnight      . Any skin exposed Sunday through Monday will see
      frostbite setting in in as little of a couple minutes. Additionally,
      hypothermia could be accelerated if dressed inadequately.

      With severe conditions expected from summits to the valleys, hiking will
      be extremely risky Sunday through Monday and hiking above tree line is
      strongly discouraged. If search and rescue needs arise, help will be
      slow going or postponed until conditions improve. All SAR assistance if
      needed will have to come from below, as summit staff will not be able to
      assist in any way, shape, or form. A single injury will potentially
      put several lives at risk not just your own. Additionally, driving to
      locations will be risky with whiteout conditions expected along roadways
      and possible downed tree limbs in areas. Hiking in the woods will also
      have the risk of falling limbs or trees. Blowing snow will also be
      limiting vis in all areas of the state too. And as previously
      mentioned, frostbite and hypothermia risks will be present statewide.
      This means that if goggles whip off your head in the winds, you run a
      high risk of injury.

      MORNING CONDITIONS

      Temperature: -5 °F
      Wind: 50°(NE) 37 mph

      Weather: Fog, Light Snow, Blowing Snow
      Visibility: 1/16 mile

      Relative Humidity: 100%
      Station Pressure: 23.00 inHg and falling

      Ground Conditions: 18 inches snow, ice, and rime w/ deeper drifts

      24 HOUR STATISTICS

      Max Temperature: -1°F
      Min Temperature: -15°F

      Peak Wind Gust: 230° (SW) 52 mph
      Avg Wind Speed: 31.6 mph


      So I should wear pants?


      several pair
      its all good

    • hikerboy wrote:


      Forecast for mt washington:
      Temperatures will likely be dropping to the coldest reading of the season so far. With the extreme cold and winds, wind chills will be approaching 100 below overnight[/b]. Any skin exposed Sunday through Monday will see frostbite setting in in as little of a couple minutes. Additionally, hypothermia could be accelerated if dressed inadequately.

      With severe conditions expected from summits to the valleys, hiking will be extremely risky Sunday through Monday and hiking above tree line is strongly discouraged ...

      Damn! And I was gonna do my Presidential transit today ... :/
      -
      L.Dog
      AT 2000 Mile LASHer '12-'15

    • welcome to ga 2015 thruhikers.

      Days 0-3 Springer Mountain Weather Summary: A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Mon afternoon will be washed away by heavy rain (total 1.5in) on Mon afternoon. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 41°F on Mon night, min 7°F on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, gales from the WNW by Tue night).
      2,000 miler

    • max.patch wrote:

      SarcasmTheElf wrote:

      max.patch wrote:

      the north ga public schools are announcing closings for tomorrow which makes sense.


      Isn't tomorrow president's day?


      it varies here. some school districts here recognize presidents day. some don't. the ones that don't are starting to announce closings.
      Gotcha

      Dogs are excellent judges of character, this fact goes a long way toward explaining why some people don't like being around them.

    • Currently the weather app on my iThingy says the temperature in my town is 7*f. My two outdoor thermometers say it's -1*f.

      The iThingy also says the low for today in town is -7*f, wonder if that means we're going to hit -15* at my house...
      Dogs are excellent judges of character, this fact goes a long way toward explaining why some people don't like being around them.

    • BirdBrain wrote:

      Astro wrote:

      BirdBrain wrote:

      Violet B wrote:

      2 feet of snow coming in latest blizzard. Challenging winter this year.


      Good news is next time I shovel my roof, I won't need to risk going down a slippery ladder. I can almost walk off my roof and onto the back lawn now. This next storm should be enough to make the exit easy.


      Wow 8o

      We are expecting our first snow Sunday or Monday.


      It is not so much the snow as it is the wind pattern. I have about 3.5 feet on the lawn, but for some reason it is drifting toward the house. My roof normally does not have much snow stick to it. The same wind pattern has caused me to shovel about 4' off it so far. Between the drifting and the roof shoveling, I have about a 14' long 7' drift where the garage and house meet. I almost jumped into the pile the last time I shoveled it. Chickened out. I was afraid I might sink over my head.
      I did that once, walked off the roof on the side away from the ladder. Went in to my waist. I managed to crawl/swim/wallow to more solid snow. Not fun. This afternoon, however, I strolled in the warm sun (60 degrees?).

    • someone starting out at springer this weekend might just decide to bag it (either permanently or temporarily) when they get to neels gap. here is the 6 day forecast for blood mountain, which is 3-4 days out for most people. wind chill wed nite/thurs morning is 36 below.

      Days 0-3 Blood Mountain Weather Summary: A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Becoming milder with heavy rain (total 1.5in) on Mon night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 39°F on Mon night, min -11°F on Wed night). Winds increasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, gales from the NW by Wed night).

      Days 3-6 Blood Mountain Weather Summary: A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Sat morning will be washed away by heavy rain (total 0.9in) on Sat afternoon. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 45°F on Sat night, min -8°F on Thu morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Thu night, severe gales from the SW by Sat night).
      2,000 miler

    • jimmyjam wrote:

      Rasty wrote:

      jimmyjam wrote:

      It's so cold I might have to actually put the yellow HEET in my gas tank.


      That would be different



      I know. I haven't bought it for that purpose in years. It's going to feel kinda funny pouring my stove fuel into my gas tank.


      Where I live the guys at Autozone didn't even know what it was used for.
      Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
      Dr. Seuss Cof123

    • IMScotty wrote:



      jimmyjam wrote:

      Rasty wrote:

      jimmyjam wrote:

      It's so cold I might have to actually put the yellow HEET in my gas tank.


      That would be different



      I know. I haven't bought it for that purpose in years. It's going to feel kinda funny pouring my stove fuel into my gas tank.
      especially if the power goes out, the gas gets turned off, and your cookin' potateos under the hood of the car on the engine block.

    • When I started walking to work this morning, it was -8F ambient, -40 with the wind chill. I wore sock liners and wool socks, glove liners and mittens, baselayer, fleece jacket and pants, down sweater, rainsuit, balaclava, goggles, pac boots, microspikes. With all that gear I managed to stay toasty, but -40 is very near the limit of what I can cope with. Only good news is that we have just a couple feet of snow, not like Boston.

      Oh, by the way, if you're heading to the Adirondacks, bear in mind that DEC announced this week that Avalanche Pass is closed. (You might be able to guess the reason from the name.)
      I'm not lost. I know where I am. I'm right here.

    • Astro wrote:

      High 71* today. Did 11 miles on the Arkansas River Trail. :thumbup:

      Supposed to get down to 18 tonight and most of the rest of the week high teens to thirties.


      Glad I got out on Saturday. Snow and ice on roads and schools closed today and tomorrow (Tuesday). Went out shoveled snow today (first snow we have had all year).

      Supposed to get down to 4* Wednesday night. =O
      The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
      Richard Ewell, CSA General