Summit forecast, next 72 hours
- New snow0 in
- Strongest gusts30 mphMonday
- Coldest37°F
| Forecast | Snow | Gusts | Temp °F |
|---|---|---|---|
| OvernightPartly Cloudy | 0 in | 25 mph | Low 48° |
| SaturdaySunny | 0 in | 25 mph | High 57° |
| Saturday NightMostly Clear | 0 in | 10 mph | Low 36° |
| SundayMostly Sunny | 0 in | 20 mph | High 55° |
| Sunday NightMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 in | 15 mph | Low 41° |
| MondayRain Showers Likely | 0 in | 30 mph | High 54° |
Snow is the forecast new accumulation at the summit grid point. Dots use Road Travel’s driving-risk scale.
Typical weather by month
Monthly normals from the long-term stations nearest the summit. None sits exactly on the pass, so each column says how far away and how high it is.
| Month | Pinkham Notch 2,025 ft · at the summit | York Pond 1,519 ft · 18 mi north of the summit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / low °F | Snow (in) | High / low °F | Snow (in) | |
| Jan | 26° / 6° | 28.5 | 25° / 4° | 21.4 |
| Feb | 28° / 7° | 27.6 | 28° / 5° | 24.0 |
| Mar | 36° / 15° | 26.4 | 36° / 15° | 16.4 |
| Apr | 49° / 27° | 9.4 | 49° / 27° | 6.1 |
| May | 62° / 39° | 0.6 | 63° / 39° | 0.4 |
| Jun | 70° / 48° | 0 | 72° / 48° | 0 |
| Jul | 75° / 53° | 0 | 76° / 53° | 0 |
| Aug | 74° / 52° | 0 | 75° / 51° | 0 |
| Sep | 68° / 45° | 0 | 68° / 43° | 0 |
| Oct | 54° / 35° | 1.7 | 54° / 33° | 1.7 |
| Nov | 42° / 24° | 12.7 | 41° / 24° | 7.3 |
| Dec | 32° / 14° | 28.9 | 30° / 12° | 18.2 |
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020: PINKHAM NOTCH (USC00276818, 2,025 ft); YORK POND (USC00279966, 1,519 ft). Snow days are days with at least 1 inch of new snow. “—” means the station does not publish that normal.
Cameras, road reports and winter rules
Conditions on the pass change by the hour, so these go straight to the official sources.
- For this passNew England 511: current closures and incidents
- New Hampshire · NHDOTNew England 511 road conditions
Check the official National Weather Service forecast for the summit and the road report before you leave.
Crossing Pinkham Notch? See the summit at the hour you’ll be there
Road Travel times the forecast to your drive, so you see conditions at the summit when you will actually reach it, and get alerts about weather ahead on the way.
Questions about Pinkham Notch
How high is Pinkham Notch?
The summit is 2,037 ft above sea level, on NH-16.
How far is Pinkham Notch from Jackson and Gorham?
By road, the summit is 10 miles from Jackson, NH and 11 miles from Gorham, NH.
What is the snowiest month near Pinkham Notch?
December. Pinkham Notch (2,025 ft, at the summit) averages 28.9 inches of snow that month (1991–2020 normals).
How cold does it get near Pinkham Notch?
The coldest month is January. Pinkham Notch (2,025 ft, at the summit) averages a low of 6°F then (1991–2020 normals).