No sunsets, but high wind, sub-freezing temps, ice and sleet! 2013-09-08 16:10:59.000 - Brian Fitzgerald,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist Observer Mike Carmon observing lenticular clouds. While there may not have been a visible sunset last evening, there was plenty of weather excitement during the Observatory's annual Sunset Soiree. Guests of the Observatory were greeted at the summit with temperatures falling through the mid 40s and winds sustained between 50-65 miles per hour. Those who were willing to brave the winds on the observation deck had a spectacular view of lenticular clouds forming above the Wildcat and Presidential ranges. Fast forward to

My First Four Days 2013-09-07 20:58:56.000 - Samuel Hewitt,  Summit Intern NULL Born and raised in seacoast New Hampshire, I have experienced a variety of severe weather phenomena, including thunderstorms and nor'easters. They say that if you don't like the weather in New England, wait 5 minutes and it will change. Up here on the summit however, it is a whole different story. In the blink of an eye the summit can go from being engulfed in fog, to in the clear with visibilities of over 100 miles! It is hard to believe that at night, lights from ships in

Fall has Arrived! 2013-09-06 17:09:41.000 - Tom Padham,  Summit Intern NULL This first Friday of September definitely felt like summer was behind us, as the observers awoke to temperatures in the mid-20s and even a small amount of rime ice on the deck. Despite the cold conditions, it was actually a very beautiful morning. With the sun rising later each morning, my normal schedule allows me to stroll up to the weather room just in time for sunrise this time of year. This morning I was able to quickly run outside and grab a few photos of the first rime

A Glimpse of Winter to Come 2013-09-05 15:31:03.000 - Mike Carmon,  Weather Observer/Meteorologist This Morning's Glaze Ice The calendar has turned to September, which serves as an excellent reminder that winter can rear its head on the summit at any time during the calendar year. It does not wait for December!Today was a quintessential example of this. Despite the fact that it is only September 5th, temperatures early this morning fell to 29F behind a passing cold front, which harbored an unseasonably chilly air mass from Canada. With fog teasing the summits during this sub-freezing period, some very light glaze

Cold Weather to Come! 2013-09-04 22:16:32.000 - Mike Dorfman,  Weather Observer NULL While it may seem brisk in the valley tomorrow, it will seem downright wintery up here on the summit! With highs in the low to mid 30's, the summit will be flirting with freezing all day, and mixed precipitation showers will be falling in the morning. With possible de-icing required tonight and tomorrow night, I, as the night observer, won't have a hard time staying awake! Tomorrow night, temperatures are projected to drop into the low 20's. It may be finally time to pull out the warm EMS

Tour of History 2013-09-03 18:31:57.000 - Pratik Patel,  Summit Intern NULL For those of you that love history, today marks the 230th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris. This treaty marked the end of the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States of America. In addition, it granted the United States of America freedom from England under the rule of King George III. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay signed the treaty in Paris, France along with the opposing parties. In other news, the weather this evening might be filled with some isolated showers, so dress

Fall Hours Begining On The Summit 2013-09-02 18:18:23.000 - Rebecca Scholand,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist NULL Please be aware that starting tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 3), the NH State Park, The Cog, and the Mt Washington Auto Road will all start their first round of fall operating hours. As the season progresses this will continue to change so please take the time to look if you plan to hike up but not down. With this it is also important to mention that the weather on the summit will begin to cool and you should plan accordingly as the valley may be quite

New Intern 2013-09-01 17:05:33.000 - Pratik Patel,  Summit Intern NULL As a new Intern at the Mount Washington Observatory, I have to say I am very impressed. The people here are extremely friendly and the weather here is absolutely fantastic in the world of Meteorology. I can't wait to see what this place has in store for me. Working with my team Rebecca, Ryan and Roger has been a great experience so far and I love meeting new people who come to visit the summit. As my internship continues to mature, I will slowly gain more responsibility that will not

Slow Down While Speeding Up 2013-08-31 22:31:41.000 - Rebecca Scholand,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist NULL Yet another busy week on the summit. Just when I think things might slow down, life speeds up. While this may be the last weekend before some kids go back to school marking the end of one "season", our next "season" is soon approaching. As the days begin to cool and the nights become longer, the trees will start to change color. Soon it will be leaf peeper season in the valleys below which will bring the next wave of visitors to the summit.   Rebecca

Thoughts From An Outreach Coordinator 2013-08-30 15:28:30.000 - Will Broussard,  Outreach Coordinator NULL As the Observatory's Outreach Coordinator, I promote the work of the Observers living and working at the summit of Mount Washington through a variety of formats. I travel to educational conferences and classrooms throughout New England, organize lecture series, museum visits, and distance-learning connections at the Weather Discovery Center in North Conway village, and lead both day and overnight trips to the summit of Mount Washington via the Mt. Washington Auto Road and the Cog Railway. Whether working locally or further afield, I am frequently put in