Soccer! 2010-06-25 17:07:24.000 - Brian Clark,  Observer and Meteorologist Playing soccer as an intern, in 2006 The World Cup has generated a lot of excitement for soccer fans in the U.S. lately, particularly because our team is doing quite well. Having played soccer myself since I was in 6th grade, it's been a lot of fun to see so many people get so excited about a sport that, for the most part, doesn't get much coverage in our part of the world.Watching all the scores coming in today got me thinking about my soccer experiences here on the summit. Yes,

Sunrise/sunsets ahead 2010-06-24 21:25:37.000 - Ryan Knapp,  Staff Meteorologist Day 175: Daylight: It's all downhill from here. Since starting as an observer on the summit, I have only worked the day shift a handful of times. When I first started here, it was usually my choice to work the night shift since I had been working nights at my job prior to here and it was something I enjoyed doing. Over time, my job description went from just being a weather observer to becoming one of the Staff Meteorologists which requires me to take the night shift. Although my job

Volunteer comment! 2010-06-23 16:44:03.000 - Jane Kellogg & Ron Reynolds,  Summit Volunteers NULL Like many things, it's all about the people. Such is the case with the Mount Washington Observatory staff and interns; our summit family for the week. And how impressive they all are! Not only are they highly skilled in their areas of expertise (meteorology, computer tech, atmospheric science, etc) they are interesting company, are thoughtful problem-solvers and have great sense of humors. Living up here is a lot like living on an island. You're partially cut off from the rest of the world and dependent upon each

More Crap 2010-06-22 15:28:15.000 - Steve Welsh,  IT Observer NULL So it's Tuesday again and we have all been, and still are, very busy finishing of various tasks and preparing for tomorrows shift change and associated meetings. I've been working in the cold room running cables and starting work on installing a second pressure sensor for the Pitot. The summit also saw many visitors today and what a day to visit - with hardly a breath of wind, warm temperatures and sunny skies. I would also like to mention that the kick off to this year's Seek the Peak fundraiser

Solstice 2010-06-21 23:59:02.000 - Stacey Kawecki,  Observer and Meteorologist Summer Solstice Shindig We were all hoping to witness both sunrise and sunset for the summer solstice. Alas, the mountain hasn't failed us and we'll hopefully be treated to at least a sunset. Even though pressure has been rising since yesterday, the stronger than expected winds combined with a weak upper level disturbance kept the summit completely enveloped in thick, murky fog until just this afternoon. As the aforementioned high pressure continues to build west, winds should diminish overnight and we might even get a chance to do some intense star-gazing!

NULL 2010-06-20 17:30:20.000 - Stacey Kawecki,  Observer and Meteorologist The boss dances too! "Dance…even if you have no where to do it but in your own living room."-Baz Luhrmann - Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)Dancing, like any exercise, releases endorphins and makes you feel good. That's why the night observers (who often miss sunlight hours, especially during the winter) have regular dance parties to boost their serotonin levels (sorry guys, cat's out of the bag!). People dance for all kinds of reasons: exercise, social interaction, peer pressure, one too many drinks, and mainly celebration. People gather for birthdays, high school

NULL 2010-06-19 18:57:47.000 - Kristin Raisanen,  Summit Intern Spectators waiting for the runners at the summit. Today was the 50th annual Mount Washington Road Race. For those who don't know, every year runners of all ages from around the world converge on Mount Washington to run the 7.6 miles up the auto road to the summit. That's 7.6 miles uphill the entire way!!Hundreds of spectators waited at the summit and cheered on the runners as they crossed the finish line. Our volunteers, Jane and Ron, were two of those spectators, taking pictures of the day's happenings. This year there were

Weekend Events 2010-06-18 20:32:30.000 - Sabrina Lomans,  Summit Intern NULL Today was a busy day at the summit! The clearing out of yesterday's fog revealed a mostly clear day which would be inspiration enough to come to the summit of Mount Washington. Additionally, the weekend's upcoming festivities (fathers day and the road race) and the winding down of bike week, there were certainly plenty of reasons to come out and explore.However, for those who are planning on coming to Mount Washington tomorrow, the Auto Road will be running on a slightly different schedule. Due to the road race, the Auto

Smoke Returns 2010-06-18 04:32:08.000 - Mike Carmon,  Staff Meteorologist Fiery Sunrise As I pondered all evening regarding how on earth to fill this space with words, I found myself coming up with nothing. Sure, I've had writer's blocks before, but I've managed to work through them. However, I was drawing a complete and utter blank on what to talk to you about today. I was hoping that somehow, someway, from somewhere, inspiration would come. My wish has come true.We had been in the fog for about 29 hours straight, from approx. 5 p.m. EST Wednesday until 10 p.m. last night.

NULL 2010-06-16 17:13:51.000 - Margaret and David,  Summit Volunteers NULL Hello and goodbye to all at Mount Washington!It's the end of a very unique experience at the top of the mountain, cheffing for the crew of the MWO. We were warmly welcomed and went straight to work with non-stop prep, cooking, baking, cleaning, polishing, scrubbing, baking, cooking, baking, cooking...This crew never stops eating!! And they're all so happy with the continuous baked goods and fresh meals! Easy to please!One gorgeous afternoon for David and I, hiking to the Lakes in the Clouds. Rough terrain, wet fog and occasional light drizzle