Newton's Revenge and World Cup 2010-07-11 15:36:06.000 - Mike Finnegan,  IT Observer Tom Danielson - Winner! Today is quite an exciting day for a few reasons. First off, the Newton's Revenge bike race was held this morning. In this race, bikers climb the 7.6 mile Mount Washington Auto Road, one of the hardest hill climbs in the world on a mountain with some of the worst weather in the world. The race was scheduled to be held yesterday, but was canceled due to driving rain. Today that weather did not prevail as large, fluffy cumulus clouds surrounded the summit, but

Unexpected clearing 2010-07-10 10:39:19.000 - Brian Clark,  Observer and Meteorologist Clouds over the Northern Presidentials I've said it before, I'll say it again: there's always something new to see up here. Granted, I've only been here for 3 years and change, which in the grand scheme of things isn't all that long. Regardless, I saw something new today.Typically, when it is precipitating, we are in the clouds. This is basically because when snow, rain, or whatever is falling on the summit, there is enough low level moisture below us to put us in the fog when that moisture is pushed

Assembly of Dust concert reminder 2010-07-08 15:45:58.000 - Karen Hemeon,  Membership & Events Coordinator Assembly of Dust will rock for the Obs on July 23 Hi, this is Membership & Events Coordinator Karen Hemeon with an update and a special request from the Observatory's administrative offices.With Seek the Peak 10 just two weeks away, every available staff member and volunteer is hard at work on this blockbuster event. As hopefully all you of you know, we are kicking off the 10th annual Seek the Peak hike-a-thon fundraiser with a huge concert featuring national recording artist Assembly of Dust and special

Summer on the Summit 2010-07-07 18:06:46.000 - Rebecca Scholand,  Summit Intern NULL After a long weekend on Long Island for the 4th I am glad to be back on the Rockpile. Although spending ample time at the beach, relaxing on the boat, visiting with family and friends, and partaking in patriotic festivities to all hours was a blast, I am ready to have a normal schedule back. Anxious to see what weather we might experience and what adventures might be made is setting up for another great week. Ascending the summit this morning I was hoping that with the altitude

NULL 2010-07-06 17:27:00.000 - Sabrina Lomans,  Summit Intern NULL Recently, I have been trying to extend my running habit that I have on my off weeks and incorporate it into my weeks on the summit as well. So for, this has been quite a challenge. With the combination of the variance of morning weather conditions in addition to the steep climb up the Auto Road, it has proved to be an interesting experience.This morning proven less than ideal running conditions. The summit was in a thick fog with winds at about 40 MPH. Even as I just walk out the

Washing The Tower 2010-07-05 23:17:14.000 - Steve Welsh,  IT Observer Kristin At Work Since the weather has been unusually warm and fog free over the past few days we've taken the opportunity to do some major cleaning work on the inside of the tower. The tower tends to get very damp since it's never heated and there are always doors opening to the elements and people constantly coming and going. Needless to say over the years it had accumulated quite a healthy fungus population. So for the past three afternoons we have been very busy with the power washer (well

NULL 2010-07-04 13:38:28.000 - Stacey Kawecki,  Observer and Meteorologist our own kind of fireworks Happy Birthday America! Now, prepare yourself for a history lesson.A mere 234 years ago Continental Congress approved the wording of, arguably, the most important document in the United State's history - the Declaration of Independence. The events leading up to the actual severance from British rule are numerous and complex. There was a lot of talk about taxation without representation and the bothersome Intolerable Acts. John Adams was a main protagonist of American Independence and in May of 1776, he wrote the preamble our country's independence.

Snow Field 2010-07-03 22:36:29.000 - Steve Welsh,  IT Observer Snow Field So how long will the Jefferson snow field last? As you can possibly just make out from the photo (hint it's the tiny white spec under the big red arrow) it's seen much better days and with 60 degree temperatures in the immediate forecast it will probably disappear very soon.I'm working nights this week since Mike is away on vacation. So far it's been the usual fog and pitch black skies with very cool temperatures for this time of year. Tonight, however, is much different with stars above and

NULL 2010-07-02 19:00:56.000 - Sabrina Lomans,  Summit Intern NULL Getting snow in July was defiantly an interesting surprise yesterday! It was exciting to see something so out of the ordinary, but atypical weather occurrences are fairly normal at the summit of Mount Washington. However, today was very different from yesterday. The snow and fog cleared out and left a sunny (but cool) day. It is projected to stay nice throughout the weekend with an increase in temperatures. I am very excited about the weather clearing because it is just in time for the Fourth of July on Sunday. If the

NULL 2010-07-01 14:58:53.000 - Kristin Raisanen,  Summit Intern July snow on the observation deck Welcome to July everyone! When I think of July, I think of warm temperatures and days spent at the beach. Mother Nature had her own idea of July today when she welcomed us into this lovely summer month with snow. Yes, snow!! Snow is something I rarely think of in July, unless I'm using the thought of winter as a way to get through the hot days of summer. Today, with a high in the mid 30's and showers in the forecast, snow was definitely possible,