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Ryan Knapp, Weather Observer & Meteorologist
Something’s Abuzz…Lightning Safety!
Something's Abuzz...Lightning Safety! 2020-05-11 14:41:44.000 - AJ Grimes, Weather Observer For this week’s observer post, I wanted to continue the theme of this week’s virtual classroom topic – lightning and lightning safety. This topic warrants some extra attention because of how dangerous lightning is, and how
Like a Breath of Fresh Air – Only Thinner
Like a Breath of Fresh Air - Only Thinner 2020-05-04 12:47:37.000 - AJ Grimes, Weather Observer Here at the Observatory, we get a lot of questions regarding altitude and the lack of oxygen on the summit. I thought we could continue last week’s theme of high
Baking Up a Storm on the Summit
Baking Up a Storm on the Summit 2020-04-27 14:06:36.000 - AJ Grimes, Weather Observer During our week-long shifts on the summit, cooking duties are usually handled by a pair of volunteers that join us for the week and provide us with amazing home-cooked meals. However, there
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
