Weather Forecasters Warn New Hampshire Hikers: This Is Not The Weekend For Recreating In The Mountains

GRAY, ME — It will be mostly sunny but cold in central and southern New Hampshire this weekend, with weather forecasters warning of wintry conditions in the mountains.

On Friday, expect showers for most of the day with wind gusts up to 20 mph. Temperatures will be in the mid-60s. Overnight lows will be in the mid-40s, with rain continuing.

Saturday is expected to be sunny but cold, with temps in the mid-40s and wind gusts up to 25 mph. Overnight, skies will be mostly clear and cool, with highs in the upper 20s.

Sunday will be sunny and warmer than Saturday, with highs in the mid-50s. Overnight lows will be in the 30s.

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are expected to be sunny, with temps in the 60s.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service also issued a warning to hikers to maybe, unless you’re really prepared, to skip it this weekend.

“This is not the weekend for recreation in the mountains,” a NWS Facebook post said Thursday. “Strong winds and wintry conditions are going to make for dangerous hiking Friday through Saturday without proper gear and experience.”

Next week, there will be an extended period of nicer weather, so “it is worth it to wait,” forecasters said.

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