Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS)

@JazzyJeffadm101 We have measured at least 1 inch of snow for every month of the year. Our "snowiest" July on record was in 1957 when the summit received 1.1" of snow.

@MWObs Has Mt Washinton ever recorded snow in July. Just curious

The Mount Washington summit has experienced quite a wintry start to May, with 4.7" recorded since the start of the month, which has led to snowdrifts building back up along the side of the Yankee Building.

The summit averages 12.9" in May, so we are a little more than a third of the way there with 28 days to go.

Winter hasn't released its grip on the White Mountains - this was our view this morning (1 May 2026). For a look at how this weekend is shaping up, our 48-hour Higher Summits Forecast is available at mountwashington.org/weather/higher… #NHwx #NH #Mountains #snow #snowinMay

MWOBS/AMC joint intern Athena Hendrick and weather observers Bailey Nordin and Maddie Smith gathered on the deck last night to enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Green Mountains. The mountain just to the left of the sun in the first photo is Mount Mansfield, 77 miles away! 📷

Skies above the summit partially cleared last night, allowing for a clear view of the Milky Way, pictured here with the tower and A-frame to the right of the image. Dry and mostly clear conditions are expected to continue through early this week.

Join meteorologist Bailey Nordin as she discusses this weekend's Higher Summits Forecast. For full details, visit mountwashington.org/forecast. youtu.be/i5yrRnpcUB0

But we're trying to use the encroaching fog and rime ice as an opportunity to turn inwards and reflect on our gratitude for this beautiful planet on such a special day!

Happy Earth Day from the Mount Washington Observatory! The summit spent much of this Earth Day in the clouds, and so we weren't able to see as much of the earth as we usually are from all the way up here.

The sun has set on a dynamic shift week here at Mount Washington, which started off with summerlike temperatures and thunderstorms, then ended with 6” of new snow and record low temperatures for late April! The only thing missing was 100+ mph winds!

Looking down the eastern slopes of Mt Washington towards Nelson Crag and the Alpine Garden this morning. #NHwx #NH #Mountains #sunrise #snow

From 2230 EDT Friday through sunrise Saturday, northern New England was treated to views of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). This was the view from the summit of Mt Washington at 0401 EDT as clouds sank to just below the summit cone. #NHwx #northernlights #auroraborealis

For the latest details, visit mountwashington.org/weather/higher…

Last night's heavy rain and thunderstorms wiped out the remaining snow on the summit cone, leaving only patches visible on the Presidentials. A strong cold front will bring a return to wintry conditions on Sunday, with a much colder weather pattern expected next week.

For the latest higher summits forecast information, please visit mountwashington.org/forecast.

Most of the snowcover has melted off the summit, with only a few patches remaining. Here, the tower is reflected in one of the puddles of melted snow just to its west. Warm temperatures are likely to continue for much of the week, with even a few thunderstorms possible.

Picture 1: (Left to right) Sal Pagliuca, Alex McKenzie, and Wendell Stephenson, who were on the summit to measure the world record wind gust of 231 mph. Picture 2: Current Weather Observer Alex Branton with an RM Young Anemometer.

Happy #BigWindDay! 🌬️ In 1934, Mount Washington observers recorded a 231 mph wind—a world record that held for decades and a testament to the mountain's extreme weather and dedicated scientists. We are proud to carry on that legacy today.

For more details, please visit mountwashington.org/forecast.

These two photos were shot only about a day apart, showing that only a thin veneer of snow covered the summits Thursday morning. Temperatures will plunge tonight as a cold front passes through, with the possibility for some snow overnight transitioning to snow showers tomorrow.