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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
From Colorado to Mount Washington: My First Days as a Climate Data Intern
From Colorado to Mount Washington: My First Days as a Climate Data Intern By Frank Vazzano Hello MWOBS community! My name is Frank Vazzano (he/him), and I am the winter 2025 climate data analysis intern. This
Living the High Life on Mount Washington
Living the High Life on Mount Washington By Mees Franssen Hello, my name is Mees Franssen and I am one of the new MWOBS summit interns! I’m a recent graduate from McGill University, where
In the Snow Globe: Dispatches from Mount Washington
In the Snow Globe: Dispatches from Mount Washington By Marin MacDonald Hey MWOBS community, my name is Marin MacDonald (she/her), and I am the Mount Washington Observatory/Mount Washington Avalanche Center intern this winter! Growing




