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Ryan Knapp, Weather Observer & Meteorologist
May Newsletter: It’s Seek the Peak Season…Join Us!
Rime ice is illuminated by the sunrise on the observation deck railing on April 23. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, I'm thrilled to join the Mount Washington Observatory team as its new Membership and Events Coordinator. My family and I have always cherished the White Mountains, and for
April Newsletter: Join Us for Enriching Eclipse and Big Wind Events!
Sunrise with undercast on March 9. Dear Member, People become aware of Mount Washington Observatory in many ways. It could be your love of extreme weather, an appreciation of the deep historical roots of the organization, an admiration of our research, or the role we play
Deadline Driven: The 12-Hour Shifts that Power Weather Forecasting from the Northeast’s Highest Peak
Deadline Driven: The 12-Hour Shifts that Power Weather Forecasting from the Northeast's Highest Peak By Wendy Almeida As a new member of the Mount Washington Observatory team, I wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the unique operations of the weather station and the meticulous work
Mt Washington Summer Season 2023 Information
Mt Washington Summer Season 2023 Information Ryan Knapp, Weather Observer/Staff Meteorologist With summer quickly approaching, you might be looking for information about the various entities on and around Mount Washington. So, below are some
Moon Illusion and Tonight’s Flower Moon
Moon Illusion and Tonight’s Flower Moon Hayden Pearson, Weather Observer & Research Specialist Going out to look at a full moon has always inspired an awe for me, especially when I’m able to catch
A Closer Look at Elevation-Based Temperature Swings
A Closer Look at Elevation-Based Temperature Swings As you go up in the atmosphere, daily temperature swings become relatively lower compared to those on the surface. This is primarily because air is relatively transparent