Mount Washington Observatory Observer Blog
Summit Observer in the Valley: Seek the Peak Edition!
Summit Observer in the Valley: Seek the Peak Edition! 2021-07-27 17:37:42.000 - Jackie Bellefontaine, Weather Observer/Education Specialist Being a Weather am fortunate to be able to engage with our local White Mountaincommunity donely week at a time. when I heard that I would be off-shift and helping to run ecstaticI was incredibly excited to see the outdoor community come together to , and I was not disappointed. with all it’s the fantastic vendors, local non-profits, live music and supporters of the had a contaI enjoyed walking around the Expo grounds with vendors and each other, further growing and connecting our community.e could dampen the mood! Over at the last chatting
A Dream Coming Back as Weather Observer, Come True
A Dream Coming Back as Weather Observer, Come True 2021-07-19 16:12:27.000 - Stephen Durham, Weather Observer/Education Specialist In January of 2019, it was a once in a lifetime experience interning at the Mt. Washington Observatory for two weeks straight. Since then, I had hoped to return to the observatory one day again, to experience and enjoy the thrilling and extreme weather, I get that opportunity again now as a weather observer and educational specialist. July 2021 Sunrise The weeks and days leading up to my first to trip to the summit were surreal and hadn’t really set
Seek the Peak 2021
Seek the Peak 2021 2021-07-05 11:25:03.000 - Krissy Fraser, Director of Marketing & Communications The non-profit Mount Washington Observatory (MWO) announces the gathering of local non-profits that promote safe and responsible outdoor recreation in the state of NH as an important addition to their largest annual fundraiser Seek the Peak - Mount Washington Adventure Expo. In an expanded event this year, Seek the Peak will culminate Saturday, July 17th from 12-7pm at the Adventure Expo, taking place at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center. Included in the expo will be an extensive vendor village supported by anchor sponsors Backpacker Magazine’s
Heading into a Summit Summer
Heading into a Summit Summer 2021-06-21 11:45:12.000 - Sam Robinson, Weather Observer/Engineer The summit is usually always a busy place, but as we head into the summer season, the hustle and bustle really picks up. In the last few weeks, we have added 2 live forecast update videos, saw an increase in mountain activities (as well as visitors), and are making the final push for Seek the Peak! We have also been enjoying the nicer weather that comes with the summer season, as well as the lack of de-icing. With that being said, do not forget that the weather
Avalanche Deaths a Tragic Part of Mount Washington History
Avalanche Deaths a Tragic Part of Mount Washington History By Peter Crane, Curator, Gladys Brooks Memorial Library | June 15, 2021 Mount Washington and Ammonoosuc Ravine (looking from the west). The large dot marks the approximate site of the Forgays tragedy. Bradford Washburn photo. On Monday February 1, 2021, an avalanche in Ammonoosuc Ravine took the life of Ian Forgays, 54, of Lincoln, Vermont. Forgays, a very experienced backcountry skier, was skiing alone in this ravine on the western side of Mount Washington. Weather conditions were favorable with the temperature in the single numbers and teens and winds averaging
Visibility from Summit Increasing Over Time
Visibility from Summit Increasing Over Time By Brian Fitzgerald, Director of Science & Education | June 15, 2021 Weather Observer Sam Robinson stands above the clouds in December 2020. Observers record prevailing visibility at each of their 24 hourly observations, every day of the year. Visibility appears to be generally increasing over time on the summit of Mount Washington since our continuous record of visibility began in 1943. This noteworthy finding comes in the wake of an initial data exploration and analysis of Mount Washington Observatory’s (MWO) long-term visibility records, completed by Weather Observers Jay Broccolo and Sam
Cycling the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail to Support Seek the Peak
Cycling the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail to Support Seek the Peak 2021-06-14 16:01:13.000 - Marty Basch, Windswept Editor Spring was being snarky. Outside our Woodsville, NH motel room, the temperature was a wintry 37 degrees. The Presidential Rail Trail between Whitefield and Gorham showcases the splendor of the northern Presidentials with Mount Washington’s summit towers in view. Not what you want to see when you’re starting a bicycle trip from the banks of the Connecticut River on the Vermont border, heading east on the 83-mile Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail (xNHAT) to Bethel, ME. So we donned
From the Western Foothills of Maine to the White Mountains of New Hampshire
From the Western Foothills of Maine to the White Mountains of New Hampshire 2021-06-08 09:57:13.000 - Madeline DeGroot, Summit Intern Hello from Mount Washington! My name is Madeline DeGroot, but everyone calls me Maddie. I just graduated from Northern Vermont University – Lyndon with a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences, Concentration in Private Industry, and a Minor in Mathematics. I am from the Western Foothills of Maine and attended Dirigo High School. I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a meteorologist, and now here I am, an intern at the Mount Washington Observatory! For pretty much
Choose Your Adventure for Seek the Peak
Choose Your Adventure for Seek the Peak 2021-06-03 12:16:23.000 - Marty Basch, Windswept Editor The venerable Seek the Peak is now a multi-sport expo complete with activities like hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, paddling and more. The beloved event to benefit the science and research work of the Mount Washington Observatory on July 16-17 is now a chance to explore familiar or new pastimes within sight of Mount Washington. Along with its generous partners and sponsors, Seek the Peak is a valuable opportunity to connect with trusted weather reports, trail information, and local tour operators loaded with knowledge. You
Mountain Life Quirkiness
Mountain Life Quirkiness 2021-06-01 09:27:42.000 - Michael Brown, Summit Intern What’s up! My name is Michael Brown, and I am one of the many interns working at the Mount Washington Observatory this summer. While I am a life-long New England resident from Shelton, Connecticut, and no stranger to the cold, Mount Washington truly lives up to its phrase of the home of the world’s worst weather! I am a rising second-year meteorology major at North Carolina State University, with a special love for extreme weather. Some of my personal hobbies include biking, playing sports (especially volleyball), and storm chasing. After
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