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Ryan Knapp, Weather Observer & Meteorologist
The 86th Anniversary of the “Big Wind”
The 86th Anniversary of the “Big Wind” 2020-04-10 15:57:06.000 - Eric Kelsey, MWO Lead Research Scientist Eighty-six years ago, five men holed-up in a small wooden structure atop Mount Washington contemplated the question, “Will they believe it?” These five men, alongside three cats and a litter
Warm and Dry Feet in Spring
Warm and Dry Feet in Spring 2020-04-06 20:28:33.000 - Rebecca Scholand, Summit Operations Manager Mud season on the summit of Mount Washington isn’t as muddy as you would think. Because the summit is primarily composed of rocks and gravel frozen in snow and ice, when spring
A Note About Our Afternoon Forecasts
A Note About Our Afternoon Forecasts 2020-04-03 16:22:08.000 - MWO Staff, Mount Washington Observatory At this time, Mount Washington Observatory has decided to suspend our afternoon Higher Summit’s Forecast in both written and recorded forms. The decision has been made in an effort to discourage backcountry
Intern to Night Observer!
Intern to Night Observer! 2019-04-15 06:50:58.000 - Jay Broccolo, Weather Observer/Meteorologist It has been a bit since my last blog post, but for good reason. I have been training and becoming accustomed to the night
85th Big Wind Anniversary
85th Big Wind Anniversary 2019-04-08 10:25:42.000 - Staff, MWO The founding staff of the Mount Washington Observatory in 1932: (L-R) Alex McKenzie, Bob Monahan, Joe Dodge, and Sal Pagliuca. Nearly 85 years
Still Winter In Our “Backyard”
Still Winter In Our "Backyard" 2019-04-08 05:49:55.000 - Ryan Knapp, Weather Observer/Staff Meteorologist The acronym “NIMBY” (Not In My BackYard) is typically used for a person that objects to something perceived as unpleasant/dangerous in
