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Mount Washington NH snowkite spot
United States · New Hampshire
Overview
Mount Washington is the highest peak in the northeastern United States (1908m) and one of the most extreme snowkite spots in the world. Famous for recording some of the highest wind speeds ever measured, this summit offers exceptional but extremely dangerous wind conditions. Reserved for very experienced and well-equipped riders.
Spot forecast for Mount Washington NH
Sunrise 07:06 · Sunset 17:53
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Mount Washington NH: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
296h
in December · 30.5 rideable days
The season runs from November to April, peaking in December: 25 rideable days a month and 296 hours of usable wind, at -8 °C. The low point is June, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 49% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -14 °C. The wettest month is March, with 179 mm. Snow depth peaks in February, at 145 cm.
Monthly averages: Mount Washington NH
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0 | 285 h | -14 °C | 149 mm |
| February | 27.0 | 316 h | -11 °C | 73 mm |
| March | 29.5 | 365 h | -5 °C | 179 mm |
| April | 18.0 | 229 h | -1 °C | 141 mm |
| May | 1.0 | 4 h | 6 °C | 144 mm |
| June | 0.0 | 0 h | 11 °C | 82 mm |
| July | 0.0 | 0 h | 13 °C | 92 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 11 °C | 73 mm |
| September | 0.0 | 0 h | 9 °C | 31 mm |
| October | 2.0 | 18 h | 3 °C | 80 mm |
| November | 15.0 | 161 h | -5 °C | 119 mm |
| December | 30.5 | 296 h | -11 °C | 140 mm |
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Technical details of Mount Washington NH spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Spot type
- Freeride (Ski touring access)
- Altitude
- 1,908 m
Hazards
Extreme winds that can exceed 150 km/h — potentially lethal conditions. Wind chill temperatures can reach -40°C. Avalanche risk on slopes. Near-zero visibility frequent. Rocky terrain and crevasses under snow. No rapid rescue possible at summit. Full alpine equipment mandatory. Never ride alone.
Additional information
High-altitude snowkite on snow and ice. Exposed alpine terrain with varied slopes. Snow can be hard, icy, or wind-blown. Visibility often reduced by clouds and fog at the summit. Extremely low temperatures with severe wind chill.
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