Attention Winter Climbers of Mount Washington 2015-02-06 15:30:04.000 - Michael Pelchat, Park Manager V Mt Washington State Park   New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation reminds individuals hiking Mount Washington this winter that there is no open shelter or windbreak at the summit. The summit building, operated by Mount Washington State Park, is closed from November to April. State officials encourage winter hikers to plan climbs accordingly and be prepared to hike down as well as up. The weather is always worse in higher elevations and weather can change unexpectedly. For more information about safe hiking practices please visit:

Snow in the Forecast! 2015-02-05 17:28:29.000 - Caleb Meute, Weather Observer/Education Specialist   Yesterday’s slow moving cold front has now moved offshore, leading to an abrupt end to the steady snowfall received across the state. Although it snowed for most of yesterday and into today, totals were not nearly as impressive as the past few storms due to the light nature of the snow. Bedford, in Hillsborough County received the most snowfall with totals decreasing as you move to the north and west. The White Mountain Range has made out quite well over these past couple of weeks, with an

Open House! 2015-02-04 06:33:01.000 - Kaitlyn O'Brien, Weather Observer/Education Specialist   Are you a member of the Observatory? If not, have you thought about becoming a member? There is no better time to sign up; February is membership month!   If you're a brand new member, or an existing member and would like to upgrade to the next level, be sure to do so this month. You will receive a pair of Polartec power stretch gloves courtesy of our friends at EMS while supplies last and you'll be thrown into a weekly raffle for a chance to win lots of great

Snow, Snow, Snow!!! 2015-02-03 22:05:19.000 - Michael Dorfman, Weather Observer/IT Specialist   The last few weeks have either been wonderful or miserable for those who live in New England! To all the snow lovers (like me!), we made up for what we were missing in December and early January! According to the National Weather Service, Eastport, Maine has recorded 76 inches of snow since January 24th! That’s over 6 feet of snow!! Boston also broke its record for the snowiest 7-day span, measuring 40.5 inches of fresh snow since January 27th! I live in Bath, Maine, which got hit pretty

Fresh Powder for February! 2015-02-02 17:54:39.000 - Kaitlyn O'Brien, Weather Observer/Education Specialist   The latest system that passed through New England brought some decent snowfall across much of the state. While much of the greater accumulations were seen in southern New Hampshire, the northern half of the state didn’t miss out completely!   Let’s have a look at the greatest unofficial snowfall totals so far this afternoon in each county, courtesy of the National Weather Service:   Not too shabby! It’s possible we’ll see a few more inches before all is said and done. As this system moves out, cold

Super Bowl Sunday & Snowy Monday! 2015-02-01 19:23:05.000 - Kaitlyn O'Brien, Weather Observer/Education Specialist   While all is relatively quiet for now, tomorrow will be a different story. As an area of low pressure heads our way, much of New Hampshire will see snow. Right now, it's looking like the heaviest accumulations will occur in the southern half of the state where totals may reach up to a foot in some areas. In the northern half of the state, less snow is expected where accumulations will likely be more on the order of 6-8 inches. Behind this area of low

Mulling Over Model Outputs 2015-01-31 17:16:28.000 - Nate Iannuccillo, Summit Intern   Our location in New England places us in an ideal spot to see the passage of mid-latitude cyclones with great frequency throughout the year. Not to be confused with tropical cyclones, storms that develop and form over warm ocean waters of the tropics, mid-latitude cyclones all have similar tendencies with respect to their structure and evolution. All of our storms during the past couple of weeks can be classified as mid-latitude cyclones, and we’ll take a look at some common patterns and tendencies leading to their development.  

Another Snowy Day on the Summit! 2015-01-30 20:33:46.000 - Michael Dorfman, Weather Observer/IT Specialist   With a low passing directly overhead today, we got the treat of vertically-falling snow due to extremely calm winds. Adding up to 5.7 inches so far (and with a 5% liquid content), the snow that is falling is extremely light and fluffy. That rivals the 5% density champagne powder that many western ski resorts advertise! Even before collecting the snow to measure its liquid content, I knew the snow was light and fluffy; I could drag my feet through the 3 inches that lay on

Building Blocks of a Nor'Easter 2015-01-29 13:57:23.000 - Nate Iannuccillo, Summit Intern   Over the past week, New England has seen the effects of two relatively strong storms, or “Nor’easters” as we affectionately call them. After seeing these two systems move through New England almost back to back, the region now faces a third storm beginning tonight and continuing throughout Friday, surely bringing more snowfall to New Hampshire.   For those that have been diligently following the paths of these storms, you may have already noticed that these storms follow similar paths in their stages of development. These storms begin

A Wild Week of Weather 2015-01-28 12:29:05.000 - Caleb Meute, Weather Observer / Education Specialist   Upon arriving here on the summit last Wednesday, I had no idea how busy and truly awesome this week was going to be. To begin the week, we had high pressure which allowed for clear skies and visibilities that were maxed out at 130 miles. I am very thankful for my contact lenses which allow me to see that far, because it is an incredible scene when you can observe 130 miles into one of the most visually stunning regions of this country. I