Newsletters from Mount Washington Observatory
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,
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
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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