© 2026 New Hampshire Public Radio

Persons with disabilities who need assistance accessing NHPR's FCC public files, please contact us at publicfile@nhpr.org.
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
2026 State Primary Results

After a cooler start to the weekend, Saturday brings favorable hiking conditions

Dan Tuohy
/
NHPR

Slick, muddy trails will linger through Friday, especially as temperatures across higher elevations dip below freezing in the early morning hours and patchy summit fog lingers.

Friday

A wind chill advisory remains in effect across the higher summits until 10 p.m., with wet, foggy conditions persisting above treeline as northwest winds gust above hurricane force in the morning. Friday will be a cooler day even down at the trailheads, with winds in the valleys and notches gusting up to 30 mph.

Saturday

Saturday will offer much more favorable hiking conditions, with sunshine, warmer temperatures, and light winds returning to all elevations. Be sure to pack plenty of water and sun protection if heading out for a longer venture.

Sunday

Sunday will be another warm, mostly dry day, albeit with moderate westerly winds and summit fog returning to higher elevations. Clouds spread in through the day to bring some sun protection, and a chance of showers and a few rumbles of thunder make their return Sunday afternoon, so be sure to pack a lightweight rain layer just in case.

Let us help you plan your weekend. Subscribe today!

* indicates required

You make NHPR possible.

NHPR is nonprofit and independent. We rely on readers like you to support the local, national, and international coverage on this website. Your support makes this news available to everyone.

Give today. A monthly donation of $5 makes a real difference.