Marty-in-a-Box 2014-02-21 18:53:36.000 - Mike Carmon,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist In A Box Despite the busy goings-on here at the summit, there is one staff member that remains constant, and his name is Marty.From the perspective of a furry feline that stands no more than a couple feet off the ground, one would suspect the hustle and bustle can seem even more overwhelming. However, ever since Christmas time, Marty has found a sufficient space in which to retreat when winter trip season is in full swing. It's the winter of Marty-in-a-box!Marty's box is perched on a ledge at the crux of

Volunteer Comments 2014-02-20 07:25:59.000 - John & Gina Rescigno,  Summit Volunteers NULL WOW, where do you begin, I guess in the parking lot where Slim starts ups the engine to the Snow Cat. This is an experience all in itself. Slim provided Gina, my wife, and I with a smooth ride up the mountain; I even got to sit up front. Watching him gracefully move enormous snow drifts to make way for us was spectacular. We were fortunate to have a clear day with visibility to the Atlantic Ocean, but the snow covered mountains is what we came for, and

Mystic Scenic Studios visits Mount Washington 2014-02-18 17:49:11.000 - Will Broussard,  Outreach Coordinator NULL As our museum space becomes transformed to welcome the installation of Extreme Mount Washington in just under 3 months, representatives from Mystic Scenic Studios , the group tasked with creating the exhibits, visited the jobsite to take a closer look at the space. Two fabricators from the Norwood, MA based studio traveled to the summit with Director of Museum Operations Bill Grenfell to obtain first-hand knowledge of the site and take accurate measurements of doors, stairways, and passageways. This process is key to navigating the future

Pressure and Wind on the Summit 2014-02-16 19:44:07.000 - Mike Dorfman,  Weather Observer Graph of the windspeed (top) and pressure (bottom) The last few days have been full of change. On two occasions in the last few days, we had winds drop below 10 mph, just to rapidly ramp up again to near hurricane force. As a few of our overnight guests said when arriving on the summit last night in calm winds, 'This is Mount Washington?' Yes, yes it is. As if the mountain heard their statement, winds were gusting upwards of 60 mph when they woke up this

High Winds and Blowing Snow 2014-02-15 18:45:51.000 - Mike Dorfman,  Weather Observer That Isn't a Small Shovel-That's a Big Drift! This week has been fun so far! Walking through the rotunda yesterday, I could see blowing snow streaming off of one side of the window. When I say blowing snow, I'm not talking about this whisps of snow in the air- the amount of snow that hit that window probably would have filled a 5-gallon bucket in one or two minutes. To get a better sense of the power of this blowing snow, take a look at the photo to

Snow Totals With More On Its Way 2014-02-14 18:47:29.000 - Ryan Knapp,  Weather Observer/Meteorologist Some snow drifting in the front entrance. Snow is starting to wind down and preliminary snowfall totals are starting to become available with readings varying drastically around the state. Looking at the Public Information Statement released by NWS Gray, ME at 1402EST today, reports varied from a maximum of 19.4 inches reported 4 miles North of Sunapee, NH and a minimum of 5 inches reported in Littleton and Portsmouth, NH. As for the summit of Mount Washington, NH, as of 1800EST, we have received 16.9 inches

A Reminder That It Is Still Winter 2014-02-13 22:42:15.000 - Rebecca Scholand,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist NULL The snow is falling here on the summit and in the valley as well. While we have had numerous storms so far this year this is a classic Nor'easter. With a conveyor belt of moisture coming up from the Gulf of Mexico and the southern Atlantic, New Hampshire could see between 8 to 12 inches of fresh snow with pockets of increased or decreased accumulations. The summit itself has been above normal for temperature the past few days and this trend will likely continue

Vacation Week Activities We Will Be Hosting 2014-02-12 23:50:55.000 - Ryan Knapp,  Weather Observer/Meteorologist Our view from the bottom today. Today was a beautiful day for the White Mountains - blue skies, low winds, seasonable temperatures, and endless vistas made for a feast for the eyes. Unfortunately, conditions are already changing as a storm is on the horizon - literally, as clouds thicken and lower from the south with radar echoes showing showers aren't too far behind. If you are tired of winter, I am sorry to be the bearer of bad new, but hopefully by now this isn't "news"

Spring Events 2014-02-11 22:32:13.000 - Tom Padham,  Weather Observer/Meteorologist NULL We have several events lined up this spring to help kick off our spring fundraising, including a fantastic opportunity to meet some of the most famous meteorologists on TV; all while helping us continue to do our valuable work here at the Mount Washington Observatory.An Evening with Ginger Zee will offer an intimate look at the life and career of Americas favorite meteorologist. Zee will share the trials and triumphs of her ascension to stardom on Good Morning America, then offer an inside look at the world of storm chasing.

Meow! 2014-02-10 17:26:58.000 - Marty,  Summit Cat I was a bit thirsty this morning... Meow there, Marty here. Sorry it has been a while since I wrote last, my life has been purr-etty busy lately. Just kidding, that was a lie. Mother Nature has not been very nice to me recently, seeing as though it won't stop snowing for some odd reason and the tem-purr-ature is always below zero! I rarely go outside! However, I find this time of year to be bittersweet. Hmm, now that I mention it, let's break it down:Winter Pros:1) I have the entire building to