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Going with the Flow: Why New England Didn’t Experience Any Classic Nor’easters This Winter
Going with the Flow: Why New England Didn’t Experience Any Classic Nor’easters This Winter By Peter Edwards Why didn’t the Northeast experience any major snowstorms this year? If I had to guess, it’s the million-dollar question that meteorologists, winter recreationists, and snow lovers alike have been
From Trailheads to Friendships: How 25 Years of Seek the Peak Built a Community
From Trailheads to Friendships: How 25 Years of Seek the Peak Built a Community By MWOBS Staff | April 30, 2025 From Humble Trails to Towering Triumphs In 2001, a small team with a big vision launched a hike that would change everything. Mount Washington Observatory
A Look at The Big Wind and Measuring Extreme Winds At Mount Washington
A Look at The Big Wind and Measuring Extreme Winds at Mount Washington By Alexis George Ninety-one years ago on April 12th, Mount Washington Observatory recorded a world-record wind speed of 231 mph. While a higher wind speed has been recorded elsewhere (Tropical Cyclone Olivia, Barrow
Living the High Life on Mount Washington
Living the High Life on Mount Washington By Mees Franssen Hello, my name is Mees Franssen and I am one of the new MWOBS summit interns! I’m a recent graduate from McGill University, where
In the Snow Globe: Dispatches from Mount Washington
In the Snow Globe: Dispatches from Mount Washington By Marin MacDonald Hey MWOBS community, my name is Marin MacDonald (she/her), and I am the Mount Washington Observatory/Mount Washington Avalanche Center intern this winter! Growing
100 FAQs About Being a Weather Observer on Mount Washington
100 FAQs About Being a Weather Observer on Mount Washington By Alex Branton I recently collaborated with the Education team to compile and answer the most frequently asked questions during our programs. From daily