Mount Washington, Wind

Summit of Mount Washington gets wind gusts of more than 100 mph
Earlier this week, parts of New Hampshire experienced wind gusts of up to 60 mph. While the winds were strong, they were no match for the conditions at the summit of Mount Washington. Sign up for our Newsletters The Mount Washington Observatory recorded a peak wind gust of 161 mph on Monday.
Mount Washington in New Hampshire sees 161-mph wind gust, still short of record high
Mount Washington, known for its harsh and erratic weather, saw its wind gusts top out at 161 mph on Monday, the observatory reported. Wind speeds are relative, however: The mountain still holds the record for the highest surface wind speed ever measured in the United States: 231 mph.
New England weather: Winds top 60 mph across Massachusetts, avalanche warning issued for Mt. Washington
Powerful winds blasted freezing air across New England on Monday and are expected to continue, with high wind advisories remaining through Tuesday throughout Massachusetts and other states.
Avalanche warning issued for Mount Washington as extreme winds top 150 mph
Large and destructive avalanches are "very likely" on Mount Washington Monday due to extreme winds, forecasters say.
Watch live as wind gusts at Mount Washington Observatory reach 161 mph
As wind gusts reach 161 mph on Mount Washington Observatory, people safe at home can watch live stream cameras.
Winter Storm Brings 160 mph Wind Gusts to Infamous, Deadly Mountain
Winter storms have brought dangerous wind gusts topping 160 mph to an iconic but infamously deadly American mountain range.
Mt. Washington faces extreme weather with record gusts and avalanche risks
MOUNT WASHINGTON (WGME) -- It's been a busy week in the White Mountains and Mount Washington, with extreme wind gusts and ...
2 Mass. women rescued from ‘chest-deep snow’ on Mt. Washington
The two women called 911 just after 6 p.m. on Sunday after they became lost off the Jewell Trail, officials said.
Massachusetts hikers rescued from severe conditions on Mount Washington
Two experienced hikers had to be rescued from Mount Washington after they got stuck in chest-high snow. Fish and Game Department officials are urging hikers to exercise caution in the extreme ...
Two hikers rescued from dangerous conditions on Mount Washington
The rescue process took 13 hours. Had the hikers not been experienced or prepared with proper gear, officials said they ...
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‘It is really freaking cold,' scientist at Mount Washington Observatory says
If you've been thinking the recent weather has been about as cold as it can get, try working at the highest point in New England. Despite subzero temperatures, scientists at the Mount Washington ...
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How Mount Washington scientists brave extreme conditions at summit
AND IT’S BEEN PRETTY SUSTAINED COLD EVER SINCE. MIKE CARMEN IS A WEATHER OBSERVER WORKING ON THE SUMMIT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON. WHILE WIND CHILLS IN BOSTON WERE AVERAGING IN THE TEENS AND SINGLE ...