The Northern Lights captured by Charlie Peachey on June 2. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, Every year, we gather for Mount Washington Observatory’s Annual Meeting. Your time, dedication, and generosity make
A purple sunset captured by Weather Observer Charlie Peachey on May 4. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, We’re commonly told April showers bring May flowers; however, for Mount Washington’s alpine zone, brilliant
Volunteers Matt Wingate and Bill Ofsiany enjoy the sunrise on March 26. Photo by Mount Washington State Park Supervisor Patrick Hummel. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, Today, the Observatory marks the 91st anniversary
Project Wayra expedition team members Tom Matthews, left, Pierre Pitte, and Baker Perry make final adjustments on the Aconcagua summit station, featuring a customized MWOBS pitot anemometer, on February
Sunset on January 23, captured by Weather Observer and IT Specialist Charlie Peachey. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, The chill of a New England winter fully gripped the summit of
The sun rises over a partial undercast, viewed between a rime-covered railing on Nov. 26. Karl Philippoff photo. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, It’s been a week of brutal cold and
A large rime ice feather extends off of binoculars at Mount Washington State Park. Charlie Peachey photo. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, Like many of my colleagues, I started at the
The Mount Washington summit sign, Milky Way, and Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS were captured by Weather Observer Ryan Knapp on October 19. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, We’ve accomplished so much together in
A collection of images from the 1930s on Mount Washington, featuring MWOBS founders McKenzie, Dodge, Monahan, and Pagliuca. This coming Tuesday, we will celebrate Founding Day, for re-establishing scientific work
Saying Goodbye to the Summit By Alexis George After an extraordinary last three years working as a Weather Observer and Meteorologist, I am excited to pursue a different career.
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