Mesonet Expansion Advances Weather Monitoring Capabilities in Northern New England By Ellen Estabrook The new Skyline Mesonet Station (elevation 5,600') is shown with the Observatory tower in the
2023-24 Education Programs Recap: Inspiring Future Meteorologists By MWOBS Education Staff The academic year of 2023-2024 has ended, and with it, MWOBS’ education team has experienced our biggest year of
Citizen CATE Q+A with State Coordinator Jackie Bellefontaine By MWOBS Staff On April 8th the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth and will completely block out the
Information Integrity and the Importance of Metadata By MWOBS Staff Climatology, or climate science, is the study of Earth's climate by “recording and analyzing weather patterns throughout the world and
Mountain Forecasting and Its Applications to Avalanche Safety and Search & Rescue By MWOBS Staff The White Mountains are renowned for adventure and extreme weather. Specialized weather information like
In-School Visits Inspire Future Weather Scientists By MWOBS Staff 2023 has been a pivotal year for educational programs at the Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS). “This year, we’ve seen explosive growth
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
Virtual Classroom Inspires Young Homeschooling Student By MWOBS Staff Evan Cherepowich studies a snowflake using a precipitation board, microscope, and housing unit, an assembly he was inspired to create
The Role of Elevation-Based Forecasts in Backcountry Safety By MWOBS Staff The southern Presidential Range summits with snow at sunrise on Oct. 11. If you value our work in
Meteorologist Looks Back at Launching Her Career on Mount Washington By MWOBS Staff Sarah Long is shown in the WMTW News 8 studio in Portland, ME. If you value
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