Started from Ferncroft at a bit past 0730 with my partner. Started a bit later knowing that there would be precipitation overnight into the early morning, & that the skies were not supposed to clear until around 11am or 12pm. Carried traction as it is now wintery at, above, or around 4000 feet.
Going up whiteface the light precipitation that was forecasted to only be for a short time in the morning intensified and became snow as we got closer to the top. The winds were gusting in the 30mph range. This was only significant in that i caught a chill and was chilled most of the day (though not wet). The whole hike i was pretty tired as i have been hiking quite a bit over that last 7 days and probably have not fully recovered from 11000 vertical gain for the week. Going was a bit rough on the way to Passaconaway as the trail was covered in light snow and where warmer was water.
The skies cleared just before noon and we ate lunch at a window along the trail that looks out over the lakes region. Foliage was definately past peak, but at lower elevations there were some late trees.
All in all ended up being a nice day. My battery needs to recharge a bit.
snow starts
looking out from secret lunch spot
late colors
scenic
altimeter generosity
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