New Hampshire’s First LiDAR Scanning Technology Installed in Bretton Woods High-resolution wind and boundary layer analysis will offer new insights across complex terrain Bretton Woods, NH— In early January,
Geologist Climbs Rock Pile, Looks Up By Bailey Nordin Hello from the summit of Mount Washington! My name is Bailey Nordin, and I am the newest Weather Observer and
Life on Top of New England By Anna Trujillo Hi everyone! My name is Anna Trujillo and I am one of the interns for the MWOBS winter season. I
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Laura Ruiz (857) 384-8854 Laura.Ruiz@citizensbank.com January 21, 2026 Mount Washington Observatory Named Citizens’ Champion in Action for Innovating to Better Meet Community Needs in New Hampshire
I Haven’t Seen a Tree in 12 Days By Ryan Steinke A photo of me hiking Cathedral Ledge during my first off week. Hi everyone, my name
Summit staff kept their annual tradition of displaying a Christmas tree topped with a 3-cup anemometer, this year in the Mount Washington State Park rotunda area. Photo by Alex
The summit of Mount Washington received its first measurable snowfall on Oct. 16. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, With the start of November, I wanted to let you know how thankful
1930's photograph by Harold Orne. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, It was 93 years ago when Mount Washington Observatory was established. On Wednesday, October 15, we mark that anniversary with our Founding
Sunlit rain showers near the summit at sunset on Sept. 5. Photo by Charlie Peachey. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, Happy Meteorological Fall! It’s been a busy summer full of educational
Hikers enjoy the summit during Seek the Peak 2024. Photo by Stephen Wentworth. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, As we approach the final week before our 25th Anniversary Seek the Peak,
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