White Mountain National Forest
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 1:22PM EST until March 4 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. A light glaze of ice is also possible across southern NH. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
Overview
White Mountain National Forest spans approximately 800,000 acres across New Hampshire and western Maine, encompassing some of New England's highest peaks and over 1,200 miles of trails including 100+ miles of the Appalachian Trail. The forest is currently open year-round with winter conditions now in effect. Key alerts include: abnormally dry conditions persist; fire restrictions implemented September 22, 2025 due to drought prohibit fires outside designated metal fire rings at developed sites; Hayes Copp Ski Trail is closed for timber harvest operations through November 24, 2025; Sawyer River Road in Bartlett remains closed due to storm damage; and seasonal road closures are active for winter. Multiple Forest Supervisor's Orders remain in effect including wilderness restrictions, food storage requirements, alpine zone camping prohibitions, and various trail-specific regulations. The forest offers 21+ developed campgrounds, extensive hiking from easy walks to above-treeline challenges, and popular scenic drives including the Kancamagus Highway. Visitor passes or permits may be required for certain areas. Contact: (603) 536-6100.
Top Campgrounds
- Big Rock
- Blackberry Crossing Campground
- Camp Penacook Shelter
- Campton Campground
- Coppermine Shelter
- Covered Bridge
- Crocker Pond
- Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion
- Dry River Shelter # 3
- Ethan Pond Shelter
- Flat Mtn Pond Shelter
- Fourth Iron Tent Site
- Garfield Ridge Shelter
- Hancock Campground
- Jigger Johnson
- Jim Liberty Cabin
- Mt Cabot Cabin
- Osceola Vista Campground
- Passaconaway Campground
- Radeke Cabin
- Rocky Branch Shelter #1
- Russell Pond Campground
- Russell-colbath Barn
- Sawyer Pond Shelter & Tent Platforms
- Smarts Mountain Campsite
- Trapper John Shelter
- Waterville Campground
- White Ledge Campground
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