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
Observatory Builds New Wind Sensors for Frontier Science on Everest By Charlie Buterbaugh The expedition team constructs a new weather station, which includes a Mount Washington Observatory custom-built wind
Paul McCoy guides ice and rock climbing, mountaineering, and ski outings in the White Mountains. He relies on Mount Washington Observatory forecasts to anticipate weather and keep people safe in
Mountain Washington’s Response to Climate Change Now ‘Statistically Significant,’ Research Shows Observatory Provides the Only Data Source for Measuring Climate Trends on White Mountain Peaks By MWOBS Staff |
Students in Rural NH Learn Data Science with Help from WeatherX By MWOBS Staff Students in Patti Dugan-Henriksen's class are learning data science by investigating extreme weather events thanks
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