Gunstock Mountain, NH

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Today’s Forecast:

🌧
39°F
High: 39° | Low: 33°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KLCI
Observed at: 7:56 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 10 mph | Humidity: 93%
Tonight:A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday:A chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Good
  73 /100

Good for hiking. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (24%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 75/100
Good for hiking. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  20 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (24%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (42°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°F).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Not Recommended
  18 /100

Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 42°F. Risk of rain later today (24%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (42°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°F).

🛷 Sledding / Snowshoeing

Good
  71 /100

Good for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (24%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 68/100
Fair for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

About Gunstock Mountain

Gunstock Mountain is a year-round recreation area for hiking, mountain biking, camping, scenic views, events, and winter conditions above the Lake Winnipesaukee shore.

Make the Most of a Gunstock Mountain Day

Check operating schedules separately from trail and weather conditions. Mountain wind, thunderstorms, wet bike trails, and winter road conditions can affect different activities in different ways.

Weather Tips for Gunstock Mountain

  • Compare valley and higher-elevation forecasts; temperature, wind, cloud, and precipitation can change sharply with elevation.
  • If thunder is possible, finish exposed summits, overlooks, ridges, and event grounds early and keep shelter close.
  • After steady rain, favor paved paths or well-drained routes until natural surfaces recover.
  • Spring mud, summer bugs, fall crowds, and winter ice can affect access even on a mild day.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Gilford
  • Belknap Range
  • Lake Winnipesaukee overlooks
  • Ellacoya State Park
  • Mount Rowe
  • Laconia
  • Belknap Mountain

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of a Gunstock Mountain day. Match elevation, wind, storms, water conditions, trail surfaces, road access, temperature, and daylight to the activity that gives your group the safest and most comfortable plan.

7-Day Forecast for Gunstock Mountain

🌧
39°F
High: 39° | Low: 33°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KLCI
Observed at: 7:56 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 10 mph | Humidity: 93%
Fri ❄
43° 29°
28%
Sat ☁
44° 30°
1%
Sun ⛅
45° 30°
0%
Mon ☀
46° 28°
0%
Tue ☀
52° 33°
0%
Wed ☀
57° 35°
0%
Thu ☀
57° --°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

43° Fri 44° Sat 45° Sun 46° Mon 52° Tue 57° Wed 57° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

29° Fri 30° Sat 30° Sun 28° Mon 33° Tue 35° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 80 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 9:14 pm CST

Gunstock Mountain Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Gunstock Mountain brings snow, ice, wind chill, short daylight, and changing road access. Summit and notch conditions may be severe while nearby valleys remain manageable; traction and conservative turnaround times matter. Check current facility and road status before departure.

Spring

Spring around Gunstock Mountain is mud season, with snowmelt, soft trails, lingering high-elevation ice, and rising waterways. Avoid widening trails by walking around deep mud. Black flies often become noticeable from late spring into early summer.

Summer

Summer at Gunstock Mountain brings the warmest weather, humidity, mosquitoes, and afternoon thunderstorm potential. Early starts reduce heat and give exposed routes more margin before storms. Higher elevations can still be cold, windy, or foggy.

Fall

Fall is a popular season at Gunstock Mountain, with cooler air, changing foliage, and generally comfortable outdoor conditions. Parking, traffic, and trail congestion can peak on foliage weekends. Cold nights, early ice, and rapidly shortening daylight return late in the season.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 44–46°F in the Lakes Region foothills, based on the relevant summit or surrounding regional context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 60–80 inches, with more on the mountain; elevation and year-to-year storm tracks cause substantial variation.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest, although high terrain and water exposure stay cooler.
  • Coolest months: January and February are typically coldest, with wind chill often more important than temperature alone.
  • Wettest season: late spring and summer are wettest.
  • Driest season: winter is drier by rain but snow remains central.
  • Best outdoor window: late May through October for hiking and biking, subject to operating schedules.