Along the way, observers have recorded world record wind speeds, adopted cats, supported rescues and cooked Thanksgiving turkeys for co-workers and visitors. Join MWO staff as they share how life and work at 6,288 feet have changed and what remains the same at this unique and extreme weather outpost.Īug. 11: “Thunderstorms, Lightning & Lightning Safety” Nicole Tallman & Nate Iannuccillo, MWO weather observer/education specialists, and John Jensenius, meteorologist, lightning safety specialist, National Lightning Safety Council. In the two-part program learn about how blue skies can give way to towering supercell thunderstorms capable of producing hail, damaging winds, flash floods and lightning. Then Jensenius will cut through the folklore and misconceptions to help stay safe during thunderstorms.Īug. 25: “The Legacy of Hurricane Irene” Ryan Knapp, senior staff meteorologist/night observer MWO Mary Stampone, PhD, associate professor, New Hampshire State Climatologist, University of New Hampshire David Hollinger, PhD, director, USDA Northeast Climate Hub and Brian Fitzgerald, moderator, director of science & education. Nine years have passed since the landfall of Hurricane Irene in the Northeast, but the wide and devastating impacts seen in the region are still fresh. Join Knapp, Stampone and Hollinger to engage in a discussion about the meteorological, climatological and economic impacts of Hurricane Irene and what the Northeast will expect in the future. 15: “Bird Migration: Fun Facts and Shameless Speculations” Pamela D. Hunt, PhD, avian conservation biologist, N.H. Why do birds migrate? How do they know where they’re going? How does weather affect migration paths? The answers are revealed in the program. Hunt will provide an overview of the nuts and bolts of bird migration, including how scientists study it and what role weather and climate play, discuss examples of migration routes of species and touch on the conservation issues facing migratory birds.įor more information, visit or Facebook/MWObs. For further information on other educational offerings, visit or call 60, ext. 225.Mount Washington State Park, a 60.3-acre parcel perched on the summit of the Northeast's highest peak, is surrounded by the extensive 750,000-acre White Mountain National Forest. On a clear day, views from the 6,288-foot summit extend beyond New Hampshire as far as 130 miles to Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Quebec, and the Atlantic Ocean. The Sherman Adams building, a modern summit building, houses The Sherman Adams Visitor Center, a cafeteria, restrooms, gift shops, the Mount Washington Observatory and its museum. The historic Tip-Top House is located adjacent to the summit building. Make a Donation to Mt Washington State Park Operating Schedule The Sherman Adams Summit Building will open for the season on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Visitor Center at the top of Mount Washington, along with full visitor services, including the Gift Shop, Food Service, water refilling station for hikers, and the Mount Washington Observatory Museum will be open 7 days per week beginning Memorial Day Weekend. The facilities will be open from 9:00am-6:00pm, with the Gift Shop and Food Service closing at 4:30pm daily. Hours and service availability subject to change. Please call the Park directly at 60 for more information or to confirm operating hours. The TIP TOP HOUSE is currently closed to the public for renovations. Should an emergency arise during your visit, please call 911 for assistance A re-opening date is not yet determined.įor information, schedules, rates, and information about the Mount Washington Cog Railway or the Mount Washington Auto Road, please visit them on the web:įor the most current weather conditions above tree-line refer to the higher summits forecast from the Mount Washington Observatory and for overall planning of hiking trips into the White Mountains refer to Hike Safe for information and advice with helpful links to public and private agencies. This park is always open for recreation unless closed or restricted by posting. During off hours and the off-season the park is typically not staffed, comfort stations are not available and gates may be closed. The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Please be aware that many State Park areas and trails are not staffed during the off-season, and day-use fees are not collected. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety.
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