Not a hot take, more like a cold take, Mount Washington in New Hampshire is known for its extreme and erratic weather patterns. Some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded happened atop that 6,288-foot mother of a mountain.

There's cold and then there's "top of Mount Washington cold," and they are two very different categories.

The fastest wind gust ever recorded on Earth was 231 MPH on Mount Washington in April 1934.

Mount Washington is the tallest peak in the Northeast, and its unique geography and elevation make it the perfect place for experts to study meteorological phenomena. It has been called one of the most challenging environments on the planet.

These challenges are not only fascinating but pose serious threats to visitors and hikers. Visitors can experience temperature swings of more than 50 degrees Fahrenheit in a single day.

How does one dress for something like that? Preparation is of the utmost importance when if you plan to venture into this rugged terrain.

I wouldn't even call it "early winter" because the summit of Mount Washington has seen snow every single month of the year. Nonetheless, the park announced an "early winter" on Instagram this morning.

The staff woke up to full winter conditions today; a little snow, temperatures in the mid-20s today, winds up to 60 mph, and wind chill values in the single digits.

The Mount Washington Auto Road and Mount Washington Cog Railway are not operating fully to the summit today, but they are still open for mid-mountain travel.

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New Hampshire State Parks via Facebook/Canva
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I mean, I'm not ready for snow down here on the mainland, but it sure is pretty up on Mount Washington:

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New Hampshire State Parks via Facebook
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When do you think we will get our first snow this year in southern New Hampshire?

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