North Conway Weather - Station Info

General
Incorporated in 1765, North Conway (44.05 N; 71.13 W) is located in the east-central portion of New Hampshire. The town borders the White Mountain National Forest and boasts access to thousands of hiking trails, walking trails, lakes and rivers. Elevation at the bussiness district is 500 feet, but swells to over 6,000 feet due to local mountains. Evergreens and deciduous trees occupy the area because of the soil and elevation. The ground is primarily sand and granit. The town's population of 8,710 residents is on the small side for modern America. However, North Conway receives a significant amount of tourists from New England, New York, Canada, England, France, and Australia.

Local Mountains
Presidential Mountain Range (5,000-6,288 feet high) ~ The mountains within this range are amongst the most noteworthy in the United States. Within these peaks are Mount Washington (6,288'), which is "home to the world's worst weather" and the largest mountain east of the Mississippi Righer (north of the Carolinas). Spots such as Pinkham and Crawford Notch offers visitors many outdoor activities amongst beautiful waterfalls like Arethusa and Glen Ellis.
Moat Mountain Range (3,000-3,500 feet high) ~ Includes three significant peaks that make up for the western portion of the Saco River Valley. Some of the most beautiful mountains in the area are located in this range as they span nine miles long. Many water cascades like Diana's Bath and impressive ledges (Cathedral and Whitehorse) are located in this area.
Attitash Ridge (2,000 - 2,500 feet high) ~ This ridge runs from North Moat Mountain to the west towards Bear Notch. It is considered to some the natural border for the west-southwestern portion of the Mount Washington Valley. The popular ski resorts of Attitash and Bear Peak reside along the ridge in Bartlett, NH.
The Green Hills (1,500-2,500 feet high) ~ The smallest scale of mountains in the region that span several miles from Redstone northward to Intervale. It features Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway and the Hurricane Mountain Road, which is a seasonal byway to Chatham / Evans Notch.
Baldface Range (3,000-3,500 feet high) ~ Located eight miles east of the Presidentials, this range of mountains span southward from Evans Notch towards the Green Hills. The Baldface peaks have a nearly 3,900 ft elevation change along the eastern side (Cold River Valley) with "bald" summits due to a major forest fire in 1903.

Valley Rivers
Saco River ~ Begins at a small pond reffered to as Saco Lake in Crawford Notch. The Ellis and Swift rivers flow into the Saco in North Conway. This allows the once tiny stream to grow into one of the largest rivers in northern New England. The Saco River winds its way through the foothills and southern Maine. It eventually greets the Atlantic Ocean in Biddeford Pool, Maine.
Ellis River - This river is greatly controlled by the Presidential Mountain Range, as well as Carter Notch. It flows through Pinkham Notch and contains many nearby waterfalls.
Swift River - Begins near Kancamagus Pass and eventually flows beside Kancamagus Highway toward North Conway. Prime access to this river (for 20 miles) allows local residents and tourists to utilize this waterway for swimming.