Dear *{{Informal Name}}*,
Greetings from Mount Washington Observatory! As we wrap up a productive summer, we’re excited to highlight our team’s insightful research projects. As you’ll find below, the season has been filled with innovative studies that deepen our understanding of weather and climate in the White Mountains.
Our interns’ summer project work has tackled diverse areas of meteorological science. Joshua Elms compared statistical output models (MOS and NBM) with our summit observations to see just how accurate the model outputs are. Jacob Garside has built on this work by conducting composite case studies on outliers found within these models, helping us better understand weather events and produce a more accurate forecast.
George Mousmoules analyzed late-season snowfall trends, uncovering patterns that have implications for both forecasting and regional safety. Meanwhile, Maya Hartley explored historical wind patterns and instrument values, providing crucial insights into our summit’s unique climate dynamics. Check out the sections below for links to their research projects, with support provided by their MWOBS weather observer mentors.
Looking forward, we’re preparing for a strong presence at the American Meteorological Society (AMS) conference in January. George will present his work through Plymouth State University, while Weather Observer & Research Specialist Charlie Peachey will discuss his study of Rain on Snow events.
At AMS, I’ll showcase our collaborative efforts with Fairfield University on extreme snowfall events and future comparisons with CMIP6 climate models.
Beyond presentations, AMS will also provide a fantastic networking opportunity with colleagues from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), and our university partners.
We are also thrilled about our upcoming joint internships this winter, including brand new Climate Research and Climate Communications joint internships with the Appalachian Mountain Club and Hubbard Brook Research Foundation, and our weather and avalanche forecasting internship with the Mount Washington Avalanche Center. These exciting opportunities promise new insights and collaborations.
We hope you’ll join us for an upcoming program, such as this month’s Science in the Mountains webinar with astronomer Will Grundy, a free weather station tour during the Observatory’s Founding Day on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or an overnight winter Edutrip once our schedule launches early this fall.
Thank you so much for your continued support and interest in our work. We are incredibly grateful for all that you do to make our research and scientific inquiry possible.
Sincerely,
