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April Newsletter: Big Wind Day’s 91st Anniversary
Volunteers Matt Wingate and Bill Ofsiany enjoy the sunrise on March 26. Photo by Mount Washington State Park Supervisor Patrick Hummel. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, Today, the Observatory marks the 91st anniversary of the World Record Wind of 231 miles per hour, clocked by summit staff on April 12, 1934.
March Newsletter: Instrument Innovation Across Continents
Project Wayra expedition team members Tom Matthews, left, Pierre Pitte, and Baker Perry make final adjustments on the Aconcagua summit station, featuring a customized MWOBS pitot anemometer, on February 18. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, A few years ago, I had the honor of custom-building wind sensors for
February Newsletter: New Program Will Boost Access for Universities
Sunset on January 23, captured by Weather Observer and IT Specialist Charlie Peachey. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, The chill of a New England winter fully gripped the summit of Mount Washington throughout the month of January. The average temperature across the entire month landed at a
A Labor of Love: How Volunteers Bring the Observatory’s Gardens to Life
A Labor of Love: How Volunteers Bring the Observatory’s Gardens to Life By Wendy Almeida If you've driven past the grounds of the Mount Washington Observatory’s North Conway office in spring or summer, chances
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
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
