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Stories of Impact2023-10-02T16:41:08-04:00

Stories of Impact

Higher Summits Forecast Keeps Climbing School Leader in the Know

Paul McCoy guides ice and rock climbing, mountaineering, and ski outings in the White Mountains. He relies on Mount Washington Observatory forecasts to anticipate weather and keep people safe in the backcountry. If you value these forecasts, consider supporting our mission. Long before reaching treeline, Paul McCoy has a good idea of what to expect from the weather. A climbing school leader in the White Mountains, he takes groups ranging in skill to higher summits throughout the winter climbing season. Harsh weather often comes with the territory. Getting caught off-guard by a storm system, preferably not. McCoy is on Mount

November 11th, 2022|

Mountain Washington’s Response to Climate Change Now ‘Statistically Significant,’ Research Shows

Mountain Washington’s Response to Climate Change Now ‘Statistically Significant,’ Research Shows Observatory Provides the Only Data Source for Measuring Climate Trends on White Mountain Peaks By MWOBS Staff | December 28, 2021 A Sept. 2021 view of Mount Washington from the summit of Mount Monroe, with Lakes of the Clouds below the summit cone. Researchers rely on Mount Washington Observatory's near century-long data set to track climate trends in the White Mountains. If you value this work, consider supporting our mission. Given the Northeast’s quickly warming climate, a key question attracting the attention of scientists like Georgia Murray is,

November 11th, 2022|

Students in Rural NH Learn Data Science with Help from WeatherX

Students in Rural NH Learn Data Science with Help from WeatherX By MWOBS Staff Students in Patti Dugan-Henriksen's class are learning data science by investigating extreme weather events thanks to WeatherX, an all new data-rich science curriculum supported by Mount Washington Observatory. If you value educational programs from the summit of Mount Washington, consider supporting our mission. In a world teeming with information, learning how to make meaning of data has emerged as a fundamental skill. Recognizing this, middle school science teacher Patti Dugan-Henriksen has prioritized teaching data science in her rural northern New Hampshire community of Groveton. Her

December 21st, 2021|
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