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‘A different world’: Mount Washington Observatory sees 4.5 inches of snowfall
Weather “The summits have finally emerged from the clouds after a nearly week-long stretch of freezing fog and near-zero visibility.” A long stretch of freezing conditions has left behind a wintry landscape atop Mount Washington. The Mount Washington Observatory saw its first measurable snowfall last week, and since then, the inches have piled up. “The […]
Mt. Washington sees its first coating of snow and ice of the season
Weather “Temperatures aren’t expected to rise above freezing until the end of the week.” For decades, he’s been heading to the summit of Mount Washington to cook and clean. Here’s why. The fall foliage may be in full swing in most of New England, but on Mount Washington, winter has arrived. The Mount Washington Observatory […]
Mt. Washington Observatory catches footage of passing meteor
Local News A particularly bright shooting star turned heads across New England overnight Friday as it dashed from south to north. The Mount Washington Observatory released a video Friday showing a stunningly bright meteor shooting across the New England night sky. The meteor, which is a streak of light caused by a meteoroid passing through […]