Last Summer Hurrah 2011-10-08 16:36:54.000 - Mike Carmon,  Weather Observer/Meteorologist NULL It's hard to believe that in a matter of weeks, the road will be closed, the Sherman Adams building will be sealed up, and the final preparations for the winter season will be implemented.It's particularly difficult to believe it today, due to the scores of visitors that have made their way to the summit. Cog-ers, Auto Road-ers, and hikers alike have all descended upon us on this beautiful (albeit breezy) early-October Saturday. The same way Labor Day is thought of as the unofficial end to the summer season for

Nice Weather for the Weekend 2011-10-07 21:33:50.000 - Kevin Cronin,  Summit Intern The high pressure system over the northeast will remain over the region forthis weekend. This will allow conditions to be beautiful at the summit withtemperatures well above average and clear skies.The temperature at the summit tomorrow is forecast to be 58 degrees which is 1degree above the daily record. However winds are forecast to be breezy withsustained winds 35-50 mph. Just last Wednesday conditions were a stark contrast from the weather seen today and the weather forecast for this weekend. Temperatures were in the 20s with riming on

METAR: The Secrets of Weather Decoded! 2011-10-06 22:08:06.000 - Rick Giard,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist Daily Weather Coding Sheet Anyone who tunes in to the weathercasters at regional and national news channels knows a fair amount of meteorological jargon: isobars, fronts, pressure gradients and the like. As one who has studied meteorology on a serious basis recently, I have a reasonable understanding of the basic atmospheric science. Essentially, serious meteorology is physics, chemistry and mathematics applied to the atmosphere. Computer models and human forecasters begin with current conditions, then attempt to prognosticate what will change (or not) in the foreseeable future.

Fun with Stats 2011-10-05 22:45:58.000 - Mike Carmon,  Weather Observer/Meteorologist NULL The all-time record low for the month of October on the summit is a chilly -5F.The all-time record high for the month of October on the summit is a balmy 62F.That's a spread of 67 degrees F for the month. Does that sound extreme to you?The following may surprise you (perhaps not, if you are aware in any way about the abruption with which weather shifts course on Mt. Washington): this spread, when compared with the other 12 months of the year, is actually quite average. In fact, it

Volunteer Reflections 2011-10-04 17:31:46.000 - Lowell Williams,  Summit Volunteer NULL Mount Washington, like any other geologic formation, is millions and millions of years old. Its memories are inscribed on the landscape in a language that we struggle to understand. So, we develop geology to study the mountain's rocks and meteorology to understand the mountain's weather. Sometimes bound up in technology, it's still a natural communication we engage in, like talking to an old friend and reminiscing about our shared past or speculate about the future. That's one reason why we love places like Mount Washington. It's a natural signpost; when

Learning Experience 2011-10-03 22:38:38.000 - Erin Diveny,  Summit Museum Supervisor While working at the observatory this summer, I've really been wanting to learn a lot more about meteorology. For those of you who read my comment back in June, I mentioned how I used to think I was going to go to school for meteorology back when I was 15 and used to come up to the mountain yearly for tours. Well, that ended up not happening, but I still love meteorology and the Observatory, which is how I ended up working here. Finally, as I started classes this fall

Another foggy day on the "Rock Pile" 2011-10-02 19:08:39.000 - Roger Pushor,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist It's a rainy and foggy day with the wind coming from the East and temperatures about 10 degrees above average for the day here on the "Rock Pile" however that doesn't stop people from all over the world from coming to visit. I had the opportunity to host a couple of tours today and on one I had a gentleman all the way from Australia. Observatory tours are one of the benefits that Mount Washington Observatory offers to all that help to support our Educational

I know it's pronounced foliage and not foilage. 2011-10-01 18:42:00.000 - Ryan Knapp,  Weather Observer/Meteorologist Color along the Mt Washington Auto Road. So far this week, two analogies come to mind. The first deals with the fall color change. During our down-going shift change, we all noted how much the color had changed in our week on top. There were a few yellows and a lot of oranges and reds. And when I got home, I could see the changes around Berlin, NH as well. But as the week off progressed, the amount of change seemed less noticeable. It may

A warm week 2011-09-30 23:35:37.000 - Brian Clark,  Weather Observer/Education Specialist NULL It hasn't felt much like late September lately. By that, I mean it's been much warmer this time of year than we would typically expect it to be. In fact, it's been running about 10 or more degrees above average for the last week or so. This means that instead of temperatures being the in 30's, they've been in the 40's and even into the 50's at times. Oddly enough, my hometown of State College, PA will be colder tomorrow then we will here. Some of the ridge

Today is my day! 2011-09-29 18:48:50.000 - David Narkewicz,  Summit Intern NULL September 29th, which happens to be today, is a very special day for me. What is a day that happens once a year for each individual? A birthday and today is mine! When I was younger my birthdays were spent with my family and friends celebrating with a special meal of my choice, cake, and presents. In my college years my family and I had to celebrate through the telephone. Today has opened up a new chapter in my birthday experiences. I got to do something that most