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I don't have a lot to say right now other than "here we go, hang on"... By that I mean we are headed for the semi annual warmup and thaw that we almost always get in December. It's a bit early this year, but it really does always happen. On the good side we need the water in the system, PLUS, it is supposed to be chilling down right afterward. So please just get your Xmas shopping done, have an adult beverage, hug your loved ones, be nice and STAY TUNED.
2025/2026 FUNDRAISER WINDUP & THANKZ:
Thanks to everyone who donated this year. I updated the Donations page a few daze ago and hopefully I got everyone. If you're not there, please let me know. I truly appreciate your support.
http://www.neclimbs.com/index.php?PageName=donation_list
Ice Conditions Report:
Selected Ice Conditions effective December 19, 2025
Friday December 19 at 3:40 - it's 52 degrees and raining1 Almost all of the snow is already off my roof. It's supposed to go below freezing overnight, but get back above 32 during Saturday. You may want to seriously consider giving things a few days to recover. Just sayin...
Huntington Ravine
OK
Repentance
OUT
Standard Route
IN
Dracula
IN, mostly
For the full current conditions report, CLICK
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MT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY VALLEY WEATHER:
High pressure crests over the region early Thursday, then shifts offshore as a broad and deepening area of low pressure approaches from the west on Friday. Thursday will start with a bit of sunshine before clouds spread in from the west ahead of the approaching low. Winds will weaken in the morning but are expected to increase throughout the day as the ridge departs and the low approaches. As the flow shifts to the south, a strong return flow will boost temperatures above normal by the afternoon, despite the increasing winds, which will make it feel cooler on exposed skin.
Overnight, clouds will continue to thicken and lower. Precipitation will approach in the evening and will start off showery before steadier precipitation moves in after midnight. While the mountains could see a wintry mix overnight, lower elevations will be warming enough to allow for rain. Rain will then continue into Friday and could fall heavily at times. The warm temperatures, warm fog on the summits, and rain will lead to snow melting. This will lead to swollen waterways, and ice jams could lead to some localized ice jams and isolated flooding. Rain lingers into Friday evening, and then, as colder air returns, any lingering showers will transition to snow with only light accumulations expected.
Lastly, winds will ramp up Thursday afternoon, into Friday, and Friday night. Gusts on Friday will be reaching up to 45 mph, and gusts on Friday night will be reaching 50 mph in some areas. This will likely lead to downed branches and trees in areas and could result in power outages. A wind advisory is expected to go into effect from 8 am EDT to 7 pm EDT on Friday for SW NH. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if this advisory extends further north in later updates.
MW AVALANCHE CENTER:
You are likely to find firm and wind-hardened snow surfaces across steep terrain today. In isolated areas, you could trigger a small avalanche in smooth snow as temperatures and solar gain warm snow surfaces. Travel on firm, textured snow surfaces to reduce your exposure.
MUSICAL NOTES
I'm off this weekend, but will be at Big Day Brewing in Gorham on December 26th and again in January 1st. I hope to see some of you there.
If you are at all interested in what else is coming up with me musically, you can always see my schedule here: http://www.alhospers.com/?PageName=2
VALLEY CYCLING:
Marshall and Rogers Crossing are both well groomed right now BUT please wait till after the trails have firmed up after the rains. Also, when I looked at Sawyer RR there is a good packed trail up the road that should be good for fat bike riding AND XC Skiing. I am hoping to get up there possibly on Monday.
Mobile Version Of NEClimbs:
Up on one of the Mount Washington Valley's finest crags and want to know what that climb you're looking at is? Or maybe you're on your way up from Boston and want to check out the Ice Report for your upcoming weekend plans. Or more likely, you're at work just want to daydream about your next adventure. Well if you have a smart phone handy, you can get to NEClimbs from anywhere you have cell service. While it doesn't offer every single feature of the site and it's not an "app", in mobile form, it does do a whole lot and is very useful. Here is the live link to the mobile version of NEClimbs:
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