A Classroom on the Tallest Peak of New England
A Classroom on the Tallest Peak of New England By Brian Fitzgerald Eighth grade students from Whitefield, NH visit the summit of Mount Washington in late May. Beginning this
July 2023
July Newsletter: Connecting Students with the Summit
Diapensia lapponica flowers in bloom near the summit on June 23. Dear Member, In the weeks before the 2022-23 school year came to a close, students from three schools
June 2023
Weather’s Influence on Wildfire Smoke in early June
Weather's Influence on Wildfire Smoke in early June Wildfires, smoke, and poor air quality have primarily been reserved for the West Coast. We’ve all seen the horrific videos from
MWOBS Internship: Research, Forecasting, Communications, and a Race up the Auto Road
MWOBS Internship: Research, Forecasting, Communications, and a Race up the Auto Road Hello, my name is Myah Rather, and I am super excited to be a summit intern with
May 2023
June Newsletter: Summit Opens After Winter’s Final Stand
The view of Pinkham Notch from Mount Washington on May 16 with leaf out visible at sunrise. Dear Member, Today, the summer season finally arrives with a clearing and
The Story Behind a Tumultuous Transition to Spring
The Story Behind a Tumultuous Transition to Spring Francis Tarasiewicz, Weather Observer & Education Specialist April ended on an active and destructive note for the summit and New England
Mt Washington Summer Season 2023 Information
Mt Washington Summer Season 2023 Information Ryan Knapp, Weather Observer/Staff Meteorologist With summer quickly approaching, you might be looking for information about the various entities on and around Mount
Moon Illusion and Tonight’s Flower Moon
Moon Illusion and Tonight’s Flower Moon Hayden Pearson, Weather Observer & Research Specialist Going out to look at a full moon has always inspired an awe for me, especially
April 2023
May Newsletter: Plan Your Adventure
Observatory staff plow their way to the summit for shift change on Wed., April 26. The snowline currently begins around 4,500 feet in elevation. Dear Member, The month of
A Closer Look at Elevation-Based Temperature Swings
A Closer Look at Elevation-Based Temperature Swings As you go up in the atmosphere, daily temperature swings become relatively lower compared to those on the surface. This is primarily
