Newsletters from Mount Washington Observatory
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
Summer intern George Mousmoules taking in the Milky Way and shooting stars. Photo by Charlie Peachey. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, Greetings from Mount Washington Observatory! As we wrap up a
Mount Washington Observatory is a private, nonprofit, member-supported institution with a mission to advance understanding of the natural systems that create Earth’s weather and climate. It serves this mission by maintaining a weather station on the summit of Mount Washington, performing weather and climate research, conducting innovative science education programs, and interpreting the heritage of the Mount Washington region. Our weather station is located on the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire, at Mount Washington State Park.
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