Weather predictions for Memorial Hike

[MtnMagic]

#52649

Up here in The Whites, the forecasters predict a partly cloudy morning with a light chance (a mere 30%) of afternoon showers. Nothing more. Look at Sunday, with blue among the high clouds, on the Long Trail in VT. We hike in hurricanes!

One uses their own jugdement based on the White Mountain’s forecast and ones comfort level. Look at what Ben Franklin did on purpose!
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[SilentCal]

#52650

I want everyone to know that your safety comes first! Use that judgement accordingly.

I’ve heard of showers later in the day. Hopefully they will hold off until after the event.

Offical Policy: We were to have the event rain or shine. In the case of tropical weather (hurricanes) coming up the coast, we would cancel the event. In the event that thunderstorms are present, please, your safety comes first, GET OFF THE MOUNTAIN. If you feel uncomfortable with the weather at the summit, it is okay to leave early. I’d rather see 48 flags fly for 2 minutes and have everyone be okay then have 48 flags fly for two hours and people get injured. That’s not what this event is about.

[Sherpa John]

#52651

Mostly in the clouds w/ rain showers developing. Chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

Highs: lower 50s°F

Wind: W 25 to 40 mph w/ higher gusts

Friday, September 8, 2006
6:27 AM

Although a ridge of high pressure will be sliding to the east today, there is plenty of low level moisture and slight instability to keep the summit in the clouds for portions of the day. The greatest chance for clearing will be in the afternoon but even that may be a stretch since moist air from the southwest will begin to well up. Overnight, the summit will again become foggy as the next front moves towards the summit. Some showers could begin as early as dawn with rain showers continuing to develop through the day. The bulk of the energy should pass during the afternoon/evening with a possible thunderstorm popping up around that time as well.

Ryan Knapp
Meteorologist

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