5 years and counting... 2010-12-28 22:07:09.000 - Ryan Knapp,  Staff Meteorologist Todays sunset as seen through rime on window. Five years ago to this day, (December 28, 2005) I started working at the Mount Washington Observatory. I started as an intern the same season as Brian but a month or so after arriving as an intern; I was hired on as a temporary-full time observer. What this title meant was I was hired as an observer but I had until the end of my internship for the Observatory and I to decide whether or not I should continue as a

Another Quiet Night 2010-12-27 16:19:02.000 - Mike Finnegan,  IT Observer NULL Well, it is going to be another quiet night here on the summit. Not unexpected, but not necessary planned either. We were supposed to have our first overnight climbing trip of the season led by EMS, but the mountain seems to have had other thoughts. Snow has been falling all day here on the summit, as it has in most of the northeast, and winds have been moderately strong in the 50-80 mph range. This is a perfect speed to lift this newly fallen snow and deposit it in

A Christmas Miracle 2010-12-26 16:15:26.000 - Brian Clark,  Observer and Meteorologist NULL It's a Christmas miracle! The storm that just a few days ago looked as though it was going to harmlessly turn out to sea and have little impact on our weather is now taking dead aim at New England. The worst of the storm in terms of snow accumulations will be closer to the coast than we are. In fact, Boston will likely see accumulations of 12-18 inches with the possibility for as much as two feet.Here on the summit, we will also see a nice amount of

Christmas Comment 2010-12-25 20:00:45.000 - Ryan Knapp,  Staff Meteorologist Merry Christmas from the summit crew! Today was a beautiful day on the summit. The winds were low and the temperatures were cold but tolerable where you could go out without goggles and face masks. The three of us spent the afternoon outside playing in the snow (Mike and Brian played while I snapped photos) while our volunteers for the week went for a quick hike around the summit. A few hikers were spotted out and about but for the most part, it was only us. The day drew to a

I Like the Sun 2010-12-24 17:31:42.000 - Mike Finnegan,  IT Observer Knapper Takes in the Sunset Today has been a fine day filled with fine views. This morning I awoke before the sun and completed my first observation under the soft blue light of a newly waning moon. By the next observation, the sun was rising over the Atlantic, casting soft pink color on the tower with an undercast below and the moon above, enjoying the beginning of the day as well. As the sun rose a bit higher, the color of the alpineglow intensified, casting its friendly light on

Weather Surprises 2010-12-23 22:28:20.000 - Brian Clark,  Observer and Meteorologist NULL When it comes to the weather, some surprises are better than others. A bright, sunny day on the summit when it was supposed to be foggy is often a pleasant thing, especially if we have been stuck in the clouds for several days straight. On the other hand, a storm that was supposed to bring snow and unexpectedly turns to rain is not considered a pleasant surprise by those of us on the summit. Yesterday's weather brought a surprise; in this case a good one. What was supposed to

Volunteer week comment 2010-12-22 22:09:54.000 - Charlie and Jeanine Kinney,  Summit Volunteers Twas two nights before Christmas and all over the MountThere were wind speeds and snow flakes too many to countThe crew was preparing to escape via catTo join friends and family cause that's where it's atOn Kristen and Stacey on Mike and on JenOn Steve, Charlie and Jeanine off to the GlenAnother Christmas is about to arrive It's a wonderful time to be alive! Christmas is rapidly approaching. A time for reconnecting with friends and family, a time for giving and receiving, and a time for reflecting on

NULL 2010-12-21 16:11:40.000 - Jennifer Finn,  Summit Intern The Bad Weather Shift Well, call me a maple tree, 'cause this one is going to be sappy.Out of all the days of the week, Tuesday is, in my humble opinion, the least significant. Monday is, well, Monday. Wednesday marks the halfway point of the week. Thursday means that Friday is just around the corner. Friday is the end of the week, and the weekend is just within reach. And, of course, Saturday and Sunday are days to sit back and relax. So where does Tuesday fit in?Despite it not being my

NULL 2010-12-20 15:43:38.000 - Kristin Raisanen,  Summit Intern A snowier view than when my internship started The Christmas festivities that Stacey and Mike spoke of earlier this week continued yesterday! Jen and I attempted to spread the Christmas cheer in the weather room with an old favorite, the construction paper chain. Last night, Charlie and Jeanine treated us to our own little holiday party filled with bacon wrapped scallops, red pepper jelly, spinach and artichoke dip, Swedish meatballs and a Christmas tree shaped cake with our own individual cake presents. Everything was delicious and it definitely felt like a Christmas

NULL 2010-12-19 23:36:36.000 - Stacey Kawecki,  Observer and Meteorologist NULL Two weeks ago, Kristin wrote about Sundays being sunny. Once again, Sunday lives up to its name! After the Steve's first observation, he started telling me how beautiful it was outside. I immediately dressed for outside and went to check it out for myself.I was not disappointed! Cool, crisp air of 6 degrees, nearly calm winds, and an undercast set the tone for my star-gazing experience. The undercast blocked a lot of the light pollution from the surrounding valleys and, like people who are obsessed with the weather, I looked