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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
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb?
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb? 2019-03-23 20:33:43.000 - Taylor Regan, Weather Observer/Research Specialist “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” It’s a common saying, and one that is often ascribed
Wild Places
Wild Places 2019-03-23 10:37:51.000 - Bill Ofsiany, Summit Volunteer I like going outside. I do it every day, often two or three times a day while volunteering on the summit. I call it my
Our First “Spring” Snowstorm!
Our First "Spring" Snowstorm! 2019-03-21 09:19:06.000 - Thomas Padham, Weather Observer/Education Specialist Our first “spring” storm of the season is set to begin across the White Mountains this evening, lasting through most of Saturday.
