NULL 2010-08-30 22:44:32.000 - Stacey Kawecki,  Observer and Meteorologist Monday Sunrise Last night, before really thinking about the consequences, I asked Mike to wake me if the sunrise would be visible. During my evening jog last night, I could see the haze settling into the valley and I thought it would be really cool to see the sun come up through the haze. Well, about those consequences...Mike knocked on my door and walked into my room at about 440 EST this morning. I woke with a start and apparently mumbled something unintelligebly. After lying in bed for a few minutes,

NULL 2010-08-29 14:37:08.000 - Stacey Kawecki,  Observer and Meteorologist Mansfield Sunset There's a lot of hot air blowing around up here today, literally. Earlier today, with temperature at a balmy 54 degrees, we reached a peak gust of 76 mph! That officially exceeds hurricane force. It is unusual to have winds so strong and temperatures so warm. It is exceptional fun to go out on the deck and play in the wind and not get cold. It's also pretty hilarious to watch those who are unfamiliar with strong winds squeal in delight (and maybe a little fright) as the gusts

NULL 2010-08-28 10:00:04.000 - Linda & Dave Andrzejewski,  Summit Volunteers NULL As first time volunteers to the 'rock pile', we certainly had a unique opportunity to view Mt Washington from a different perspective. The mountain cooperated and we experienced how fast and variable the weather changes. One of the many things we learned is that we definitely packed too much for our weeks' stay. But we'll know better the next time. Seeing the night time sky the way a visitor cannot was amazing. We had many clear nights when the surrounding communities twinkled below in the darkness. Being able to

2 years! 2010-08-27 23:29:02.000 - Mike Carmon,  Staff Meteorologist Taken during my internship I blinked, and two years have passed.I can hardly believe it myself, but today, August 28th, is my 2-year mark working for the Observatory!My beginnings at the organization were quite humble. I started out as a fall intern on the opposing shift-a shift short one observer.Because Brian Clark was the only day observer, I was expediently trained in the tasks of an intern and an observer to aid him in daily summit operations. By the end of my first week, I had given multiple tours, produced a

NULL 2010-08-26 22:09:35.000 - Barbara Francis,  Summit Volunteer NULL In all my years growing up I always dreamed of staying on Mt Washington, at least for a night. Mt. Washington was always in my thoughts. In recent years it had become a BUCKET LIST item. Now here I am the last night of my weeks stay on the mountain. I have met so many wonderful people who work here and who visit. To wake here in the morning is beyond words and to go to bed at night listening to the wind blowing outside my bedroom window is just to

NULL 2010-08-25 22:28:55.000 - Mary C. Watkinson,  Summit Volunteer NULL When my good friend Barbara Francis told me she wanted to volunteer at the Mt. Washington Observatory...I said 'Let's do it.' I love Mt. Washington and I love to hike. What could be better. I really didn't know what to expect, but I didn't realize what different types of systems are up here to make the mountain operate. Barbara and I had some good laughs the first few days as we were 'feeling' our way around. She dropped the pizza the first night...then the next day I set the fire

Reflecting on my Summer 2010-08-24 18:57:38.000 - Rebecca Scholand,  Summit Intern CAVU It is hard to imagine that only eight shifts ago I started my summer internship on the summit of Mount Washington. When I look at all I have learned and experienced, it amazed me. I have grown as an individual and gained a wealth of knowledge. I am truly going to miss the time I have spent here but look forward to what the future might bring. Looking back at all I have done on the summit it is bittersweet. Remembering my first week and my initial view

Marty says hello 2010-08-23 19:57:22.000 - Marty,  Summit Cat NULL Hello fellow fans,Marty here again. Ryane, the museum attendant, mentioned everyone has been asking about meeeeowwww so I decided to give you an update on what I've been up to. It's beginning to get colder here which means winter is on its way and all my rodent friends won't be around to play.Have no fear - Ryane has been keeping meeeooowwww busy with string she always brings up. We also had a nice couple bring us a big plant which I have taken to playing in when I get sick

Rain Rain Rain 2010-08-22 23:03:06.000 - Mike Finnegan,  IT Observer Well, I didn't get to have my Dad and Kathy write a comment last night. After an excellent dinner of spaghetti and salad, we sat down to watch Get Smart and had a wonderful time laughing. Bed soon followed, and when we awoke this morning, the rain had arrived during the night. The whole northeast is pretty much getting hammered with rain, heavy at times. In the forecast, we have been mentioning the possibility for flash floods, especially in the gulfs and ravines of the White Mountains. Another area of

A Bike Race and my Dad 2010-08-21 17:56:07.000 - Mike Finnegan,  IT Observer NULL It has been another nice day here on the summit. I awoke not only to low winds and lots of sunshine, but also to a whole lot of people. This surprised me because it was not yet 6:00 AM, but then I remembered it was the day of the Mount Washington Autoroad Bicycle Hillclimb. The day was spent taking observations, explaining the concept of a sling psychrometer to a number of folks, and petting any dog I could find. Clouds slowly built in overhead and as