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Ryan Knapp, Weather Observer & Meteorologist
Springtime on the Rockpile
Springtime on the Rockpile 2018-03-22 06:39:35.000 - Bill Ofsiany, Summit Volunteer Spring on the Rockpile is fickle, With high warm sun and bright snow, But the cold strong winds of winter are here, That push windchills to twenty below. It seems that whoever makes weather, Isn't
What is a nor’easter?
What is a nor'easter? 2018-03-17 10:15:50.000 - Jillian Reynolds, Summit Intern You may have heard the term ‘nor’easter’ used in the news or from our forecasts during the past couple months. You might think “We get storms all the time. But what exactly would define a
Response to a Common Question
Response to a Common Question 2018-03-12 21:59:41.000 - Ryan Knapp, Weather Observer/Staff Meteorologist In the 12+ years I have worked on the summit, the most common inquiry I have had to answer via email, direct messaging, social media comments, or otherwise is some iteration of, “I
Let There Be Light(ning)!
Let There Be Light(ning)! 2017-07-29 20:03:58.000 - Sam Webber, Summit Intern The power of nature, in my opinion, is one of the most awe inspiring things to witness on Earth. One phenomenon that I
Mid-Afternoon Break on the Summit
Mid-Afternoon Break on the Summit 2017-07-27 20:44:08.000 - Julia Moreland, Summit Intern The weather here on the summit is always beautiful. Whether it is thunderstorms or rain, strong winds and clear mornings, or constant
A Very Big Thank-You: Seek the Peak 2017
A Very Big Thank-You: Seek the Peak 2017 2017-07-25 13:21:44.000 - Taylor Regan, Weather Observer Over the past few days, several hundred hikers have descended upon the trails, mostly in the White Mountain region,

