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

Cold Weather Shift 2014-02-09 22:05:52.000 - Mike Carmon,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist NULL It's been a relatively quiet weather week for us.After our shift change day storm, which dumped over a foot of snow on the summit, high pressure has remained in control of the weather for most of our shift. A weak low pressure system is passing through as I speak, though, and that will most likely provide a quick couple inches of snow, before quickly departing out to sea.Looking ahead, chillier arctic air will make a return behind a cold front tomorrow, with temperatures once again approaching 20 below

Snow Is In The Forecast 2014-02-08 18:17:38.000 - Michael Kyle,  Weather Observer Map of the Sochi region While snow is in the forecast here in the White Mountains, this time I am not referring to the White Mountain region. Instead I'm referring to the Caucasus mountain range just outside of Sochi, Russia; where the 2014 Winter Olympic Games are being hosted. Contrary to a lot of the media hype there is snow at the Olympic winter games. While the Olympic host city of Sochi may be free of snow due its close proximity to the Black Sea; the Krasnaya Polyana

Cold and quiet weather continues 2014-02-07 18:21:40.000 - Tom Padham,  Weather Observer/Meteorologist The Northern Presidentials clearing this afternoon After what seems to have been some very cold and snowy weeks for our shift, this week is shaping up to be quiet on the weather front. The only significant weather over the next few days looks to occur Sunday into Monday, with some light snow falling across the area, with accumulations at this time looking to be at most an inch or two. Nearly a week ago this relatively weak system was hinted at by the models of being a powerful

How Weather Affects Shift Change 2014-02-06 07:05:52.000 - Rebecca Scholand,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist NULL As we all know weather can be a tricky animal to pin point. With certainty we can tell when a storm will move over the region, but sometimes it is hard to tell exactly when the heaviest of snow is going to start a day or two out. In our case, this is the situation that we faced with yesterday's shift change. With observers and volunteers traveling varying distances, a call needs to be made at least a day in advance if we plan to move