Martha's Vineyard Program 2011-11-25 23:14:18.000 - Ryan Knapp,  Weather Observer/Meteorologist John Person working w/ kids at Felix Neck Preserve Observer Note: We are experiencing internet connectivity issues tonight as of this writing, so be sure to check the time of our data as it may be delayed or unavailable. Tomorrow, Saturday, November 26th at 7 p.m., Outreach Coordinator Jeff DeRosa will be giving a program on beautiful Martha's Vineyard. In connection with Mass Audubon Felix Neck, Jeff will be giving a program titled 'From Summit to Sea Level' where he ties the extremes of Northern New England (ie, the mountains)

Thanksgiving on Mount Washington 2011-11-24 22:49:02.000 - Brian Clark,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist Our Thanksgiving spread tonight. Happy Thanksgiving! Well, at least for another hour or so. In a lot of ways, today was just another work day for those of us on the summit right now. This is the third out of five Thanksgivings since I started working for the Observatory full-time that I have had to be on the mountain. We get asked by a lot of members and guests whether it is difficult having to deal with being on the mountain for major holidays like this. Of course

Turkey, Turkey ,Turkey 2011-11-23 17:42:20.000 - David Narkewicz,  Summit Intern Past 24-Hour Snow Precipitation After a snowy 36 hours before Turkey Day, it looks like the weather is going to change by tomorrow for the better. This low that has dumped snow and rain across the Northeast will continue to moving up the Atlantic Canadian coast overnight. Behind this storm is a ridge of high pressure that is building to the southwest. As the ridge moves closer to the region skies will begin to clear making the Thanksgiving Day weather for New England relatively enjoyable.Since the snow started falling last

Winter Storm 2011-11-22 08:50:06.000 - Kevin Cronin,  Summit Intern A base layer of snow before the storm arrives The top of Mount Washington is bare of snow besides a few spots of snow here and there. However, this will surely change in the next 24 hours as a winter storm approaches from the southwest. Bretton Woods ski resort is already preparing by putting down a base layer of snow before the storm arrives tomorrow. A plume of artificial snow can be seen from the image I attached. Winter storm warnings are in effect for most of northern New Hampshire as

Weekly Weather Summary Nov. 13 - 19 2011-11-21 08:45:45.000 - Rick Giard,  Weather Observer / Education Specialist NULL WEEKLY WEATHER SUMMARYNovember 13th - 19thThis week began with fair conditions and seasonal temperatures under the influence of high pressure. As the ridge moved off to the east, the corresponding southwesterly flow moderated temperatures to above-normal levels. With mild air in place, the frontal system moving in from the west on Monday produced light rain and fog. Behind the front on Tuesday, cooler air imported on the westerly flow prompted the mercury to slip below freezing by late morning. Consequently, the fog

Precipitation Formation - Part 2 2011-11-20 14:44:53.000 - Rick Giard,  Weather Observer / Education Specialist NULL On Wednesday we began the theme of precipitation formation. You now appreciate the fundamental roles of water vapor content, temperature and air capacity in cloud formation and eventual precipitation. Today, we continue our discussion by delving into the conditions and processes within clouds that determine the amount and type of precipitation that will occur. Recall that visible cloud droplets are the condensed liquid form of the invisible water vapor always present in the air. These are exceedingly small, and to precipitate they must grow

Jeff DeRosa on Martha's Vineyard! 2011-11-19 12:09:14.000 - Rick Giard,  Weather Observer / Education Specialist Jeff DeRosa For those of you who missed Jeff's talk in Maine last night, here is one more chance to see his presentation next week. What a great idea to have this on Martha's Vineyard! "On Saturday, November 26th at 7 p.m., Outreach Coordinator Jeff DeRosa will be giving a program on beautiful Martha's Vineyard. In connection with Mass Audubon Felix Neck. Jeff will give a program titled 'From Summit to Sea Level' where he ties the extremes of Northern New England (the mountains) together

Jeff Derosa at Lakes Environmental Tonight! 2011-11-18 11:47:01.000 - Rick Giard,  Weather Observer / Education Specialist Jeff Derosa This evening you can enjoy a great local talk by our own Jeff Derosa. Jeff is very knowledgeable about all aspects of Mount Washington, having worked atop the summit for several years. Currently Outreach Coordinator at MWOBS, his duties include leading the popular overnight summit Winter EduTrips. He has also experienced weather in Antarctica almost as severe as the summit of Mount Washington - spending nearly two years conducting surface and upper atmospheric observations at the South Pole where he endured a

A Legacy 80 Years in the Making 2011-11-17 02:48:16.000 - Scot Henley,  Executive Director A legacy 80 years in the making In just a little more than a month, the Observatory will celebrate its 80th year on Mount Washington.That's eight decades of weather observation, research, and public outreach-an impressive milestone, made even more impressive by the fact that it was funded by individual members, donors and fans.If you are reading this blog, you obviously appreciate the work that we do. Well, consider this: This blog, this website, and this entire organization are funded primarily by private donations. Donations given by

Precipitation Formation: Part One 2011-11-16 17:06:58.000 - Rick Giard,  Weather Observer / Education Specialist NULL Last week the general theme for these remarks was cloud types. This week we shall focus on the most important element of weather produced by clouds, namely precipitation. This element puts the 'meteor' in meteorology. The technical term given to precipitation is the 'hydrometeor' - particles of water in various forms that fall from the sky. If you have visited Mount Washington at any time of year, you know that the summit receives a great deal of precipitation in every conceivable variety. Have you contemplated