When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! 2013-06-26 17:56:21.000 - Brian Fitzgerald,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist Courtesy: National Weather Service This week we're expecting a conveyor belt of tropical moisture to continue to stream into our region as a cut-off low pressure system will churn over the Great Lakes well into next week. This warm, moist flow will translate into a daily likelihood for showers and thunderstorms in our region, which is perfect timing for Lightning Safety Awareness week! Even in a place as unbelievably windy and cold as the summit of Mount Washington, lightning is easily the most dangerous weather phenomena we

It's an exciting time for Mount Washington Observatory 2013-06-25 17:34:58.000 - Scot Henley,  Executive Director Photo Credit: Tom Guilmette It's an exciting time for Mount Washington Observatory.With successful classroom education programs, distance learning, workshops, incredible trips to our mountaintop weather station, and the hands-on Weather Discovery Center in downtown North Conway, the Observatory is delivering on its educational mission like never before. Nearly 200,000 people learn about the science of climate and weather from Mount Washington Observatory each year. That is an accomplishment we are very proud of, and we thank you for helping us reach this milestone.Today we stand

Volunteer Comments 2013-06-24 19:29:14.000 - Ruth S. Innes,  Summit Volunteer NULL Mount Washington is an awesome place for one to visit, work and/or volunteer.As a volunteer with the Mount Washington Observatory, you not only 'perfect' your cooking skills, but you also will have the opportunity to experience the unique climate of the place that was considered sacred to the Abenaki. The staff will patiently explain what is happening (weather wise) and why weather occurs as it does. I spent a lot of time watching the various weather displays as the weather changed rapidly from clear to cloudy and perhaps back

Wind, Lightning, And A Rainbow 2013-06-23 22:05:08.000 - Ryan Knapp,  Weather Observer/Meteorologist Microburst from this afternoon's thunderstorm. It was an active afternoon of weather to say the least. A cold front sweeping through brought a line of thunderstorms to the state providing heavy rain, large hail, high winds, and continuous lightning. As far as the summit is concerned, we received three out of the four elements as the line swept through. First came the rain. It started slow then picked up in intensity until it started falling heavily. As rain ramped up, the lightning came next. Again, it started slowly;

Busy Day 2013-06-22 16:47:16.000 - Rebecca Scholand,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist Live With WMTW and WHOM The summit has been a busy place for the past few days. Personally, I think my head is still spinning from all the excitement. Yesterday I had an early wake up call that had me outside at 0430 where I had the opportunity to accompany Matt Zidle on air with WMTW Channel 8. While on the top of the tower, I was able to discuss our wind instrumentation. After I was done with WMTW, I headed out to the Sherman Adams rotunda to talk with

Alex Carne observer comment 2013-06-21 18:43:52.000 - Alex Carne,  Summit Intern June 21st sunrise Today is an exciting day, it is the summer solstice for the northern hemisphere! The summer solstice marks the first day of summer, and is the longest day of the year here on Mount Washington. The sun rose today at 4:55AM and will set at 8:38PM this evening. I have always wanted to watch both the sunrise and sunset on the summer solstice, and a high pressure system over the region has provided ideal conditions to do so. I awoke this morning at 4:30AM, layered up,

A Super Weekend Ahead 2013-06-20 18:32:32.000 - Kaitlyn O`Brien,  Summit Intern Afternoon shot of the Northern Presidentials It was an absolutely gorgeous day today on the summit; the best weather I've seen yet! (Ok I'll admit it, I think those 120 mph wind gusts that I was lucky enough to experience take the prize!)The summit has been bustling with activity recently. With tours, media visits, and the 'Minis on Top' event this weekend, it's obvious that with beautiful days like today, we will see more and more visitors throughout the next few months. As far as my internship goes, I

The Longest Days Ahead 2013-06-19 22:44:24.000 - Rebecca Scholand,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist NULL Another week on this summit has begun and it looks like we have good weather in store for us. This will be helpful while trying to accomplish tasks outside in preparation for the fast approaching winter. After all, the next few days will be the longest of the year so we have to use them to our advantage. Before we know it, snow will return to the summit stranding us on our arctic-like island. So here is to good weather and long days ahead.   Rebecca Scholand, 

Museum Attendant Thoughts 2013-06-18 06:22:03.000 - Samantha Brady,  Summit Museum Attendant NULL My alarm goes off at 6:30am; I jump in the shower and get dressed. When I awake I typically find Marty waiting by the door for me to pop my head out.As soon as I am done getting dressed I head to our kitchen where I make my breakfast and iced coffee. The start of my day is here. On a clear beautiful day I make sure that I eat my breakfast outside on the rocks or get a small jaunt in before the crowds start to pile

Ebb and Flow 2013-06-16 15:59:35.000 - Brian Fitzgerald,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist A sneaky Marty enjoying the quiet of the office. After all the excitement of yesterday's Mount Washington Road Race, the mood on the Rockpile has calmed with the end of the weekend and heavy rain showers nearly here. It's interesting to note while living on the summit for eight days at a time to see just how drastically energy fluctuates from the quiet early morning start of the day, to the frenzy at midday with the arrivals of hikers, Cog travelers and Auto Road patrons, to the calm and