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Ryan Knapp, Weather Observer & Meteorologist
A Cirque-us Around Mount Washington
A Cirque-us Around Mount Washington 2020-04-20 13:42:40.000 - AJ Grimes, Weather Observer Continuing on last week’s theme of extreme ice, let’s talk about glaciers! If you’ve ever gone skiing at Tuckerman Ravine or climbing at Huntington Ravine, you may have wondered what force created these spectacular
Amazing Glaze!
Amazing Glaze! 2020-04-13 12:34:08.000 - AJ Grimes, Weather Observer Early April. Astronomical and meteorological Spring. In the valleys below, birds are fluttering in the trees, crickets are chirping in the woods, and new life is beginning to emerge from the ground. However, as weather observers and
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
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
