A Visit From Autumn 2014-09-08 07:23:23.000 - Mike Carmon,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist This Morning's Glow A few days ago, I spoke about the above-average temperatures that we were experiencing on the summit, that were much more indicative of summertime conditions. All of that warm weather is a distant memory as I compose this comment.My first observation this morning, at 5:45 AM, told a much different story than the start of our shift. Temperatures are lingering in the upper 30s F this morning, with blustery northwest winds gusting near 40 mph, which is providing us with a wind chill down in

Busy Day At 6288 Feet 2014-09-06 18:46:17.000 - Michael Kyle,  Weather Observer The Meteorologist From ABC On The Tower It's been a busy day up on the summit and it is not over yet. This afternoon, we had the meteorologists from ABC visit the observatory. While they were here we gave them a tour of the observatory and showed them our new Extreme Mount Washington museum. During their visit the weather even cooperated and gave them a taste of the extreme conditions that are common for the summit, but abnormal for New York City metro area. Now that the meteorologists

Summer Continues 2014-09-05 07:37:40.000 - Mike Carmon,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist NULL It may officially be meteorological fall now, but summer has continued to hang on with a loose grip.Our high temperatures on the summit upon the turn of the calendar into September have all been above average:September 1: 58September 2: 60September 3: 54September 4: 55Today, September 5, is forecasted by the computer models to be the warmest day yet in this young September, with highs possibly reaching above the 60-degree mark under partial sunshine. The ship will inevitably right itself, however. A cold front approaching the region tomorrow will knock

A great week on the Rockpile! 2014-09-03 22:34:58.000 - Bruce Caplain,  Summit Volunteer NULL A week spent volunteering on the summit of Mount Washington was awesome. There is no other place in the world where you can spend a week like this. I was able to experience amazing sunsets and beautiful star-lit nights lying on the observatory deck. The weather allowed for a few fantastic hikes on trails that you otherwise would not choose to hike, and we even were able to see a bear! Of course, we also enjoyed the great comradery and learning experience of spending a week

My Last Shift 2014-09-02 12:49:27.000 - AJ Grimes,  Summit Museum Attendant NULL Today is one of my last days working at the Observatory this summer. It's been great being part of the inaugural run of Extreme Mount Washington, which has been exceptionally well-received. I've gotten the chance to meet so many of our visitors and supporters, each with their own unique experiences and memories of the mountain. Living on the summit has left me with plenty of my own as well - from playing in 80 mph winds to laying on the observation deck on a clear night and gazing

Happy Fall! 2014-09-01 18:39:44.000 - Arielle Ahrens,  Summit Intern NULL Today is the first day of meteorological fall!Why does meteorological fall begin on the first of September and not on the equinox, like astronomical fall? That's because the meteorological and astronomical seasons are based on different things. The astronomical calendar is dependent on Earth's position in relation to the sun, and the meteorological calendar is based on the annual temperature cycle. Meteorological summer encompasses the warmest months in the year (June, July, August), while meteorological winter encompasses the coldest months (December, January, February). Meteorological spring is defined as March, April,

Sunrise Drive on the Summit 2014-08-31 19:44:56.000 - Mike Dorfman,  Weather Observer/IT Specialist Star Trails and 'Headlight Trails' Before Sunrise This morning was the third and final sunrise drive of the summer! For those of you unfamiliar, these drives, hosted by the Mount Washington Auto Road, allow visitors to drive to the summit in the early morning and watch the sunrise from the summit. In typical Mount Washington fashion however, clouds enveloped the summit a few short hours before sunrise this morning, giving the visitors on the summit a view of many shades of lightening gray fog but not too

Fall means Football! 2014-08-30 20:44:10.000 - Kaitlyn O`Brien,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist Boomer Sooner! As Ryan mentioned yesterday, fall is certainly right around the corner! In addition to the weather-related changes like falling temperatures, accumulating snow, and the daylight hours growing increasingly shorter, some other things to look forward to include navigating intricately designed corn mazes, picking apples for pies and cider, carving pumpkins, and football! Thursday marked the opening day of college football, and since Arielle and I both graduated from the University of Oklahoma, we're cheering on the Sooners from the highest point in the Northeast as they face

Goodbye To Summer, Hello To Fall 2014-08-29 22:03:15.000 - Ryan Knapp,  Weather Observer/Meteorologist Northern Presidentials at Sunset. Labor Day Weekend usually signifies the 'end' of summer for many people since kids head back to school and fall is right around the corner. Labor Day also marks several changes for the summit as well. The first change of note is the weather, especially if you are considering a hike to the summit. September is the month when the summit will typically see the first inch (or more) of snowfall. It also the time of year when rime and glaze ice start

Temperatures are Cooling and Winds are Whistling 2014-08-28 19:40:57.000 - Mike Dorfman,  Weather Observer/IT Specialist NULL Winds are ramping up and temperatures are falling! Winds on the summit are currently gusting 50-60 mph and as a Canadian high pressure builds in overnight, temperatures are expected to sink into the mid 30s. This will make for chilly conditions atop the summit with wind chills making it feel like it is 15-25F on exposed skin. A coating of glaze ice is even possible if the fog sticks around and the temperatures manage to make it to the freezing mark.Now is the time