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Ryan Knapp, Weather Observer & Meteorologist
Trail Report: Seek the Peak Hike 5
Trail Report: Seek the Peak Hike 5 By Chris Nichols June 23, 2025 – Summit 5 of 17 “Mountain weather is subject to rapid changes and extreme conditions…” that’s the lead sentence for the Higher Summits Forecast. Since I typically leave my house well before the
June Newsletter: Annual Meeting Highlights and 2025 Annual Report
The Northern Lights captured by Charlie Peachey on June 2. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, Every year, we gather for Mount Washington Observatory’s Annual Meeting. Your time, dedication, and generosity make this possible. And this year we celebrated a turning point in our organization. Over the past year,
May Newsletter: Experience Mount Washington this Spring!
A purple sunset captured by Weather Observer Charlie Peachey on May 4. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, We’re commonly told April showers bring May flowers; however, for Mount Washington’s alpine zone, brilliant blooms are still another month away. That said, summit facilities at Mount Washington State Park will open to the
MWOBS Weather Forecasts Expand Beyond the Higher Summits
MWOBS Weather Forecasts Expand Beyond the Higher Summits By Alex Branton One of the most utilized products provided by Mount Washington Observatory is the Higher Summits Forecast. This 48-hour forecast is written by MWOBS
One Down, One To Go
One Down, One to Go By Ryan Knapp On my calendar for March 2025, I had two reminders of events to look forward to in the sky. The first occurred this past week with
A Windy Start to March: A Look at Forecasting (and Battling) Category 4 Level Gusts
A Windy Start to March: A Look at Forecasting (and Battling) Category 4 Level Gusts By Charlie Peachey This winter at the Observatory has been freezing and, recently, historically windy. Just a few weeks ago,




