Newsletters from Mount Washington Observatory
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
Looking out from the summit on the morning of July 11. Ellen Estabrook photo. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, And just like that, August is already here. It’s been a busy
Mount Washington Observatory and Appalachian Mountain Club staff share insights about remote weather station data with news reporters on July 11. Learn more about the media day below. Dear
Rhododendron Lapponicum, a dwarf rhododendron found in sub-arctic environments like the alpine zone, was photographed by Corbin T. on June 5 on Mount Washington. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, Thank you
Rime ice is illuminated by the sunrise on the observation deck railing on April 23. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, I'm thrilled to join the Mount Washington Observatory team as its
Sunrise with undercast on March 9. Dear Member, People become aware of Mount Washington Observatory in many ways. It could be your love of extreme weather, an appreciation 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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