Mt Washington Observatory, Home of the World’s Worst Weather

In the northeastern United States, a unique combination of topography, geography, and geology creates one of the world’s most extreme environments – the summit of Mount Washington. Nowhere else on Earth experiences such consistent sub-zero temperatures, hurricane-force winds, freezing fog, and driving snow. These extreme conditions have earned Mount Washington the title, “Home of the World’s Worst Weather”.

Via Zoom, this virtual tour allows you to meet and interact with the summit weather team, learn how they create forecasts, see the instruments they use to capture Mount Washington’s legendary extremes, and experience the unique facility all from the comfort of home!

This program takes place on Zoom only. Click here to register.

Brian Fitzgerald serves as Mount Washington Observatory’s Director of Education, based out of the Observatory’s administrative offices in North Conway, New Hampshire. Previously, Brian has served as a summit intern and weather observer/education specialist helping to deliver educational programs and tours on the summit. In addition to his experiences on “the Rockpile,” Brian has worked as Blue Hill Observatory’s Chief Weather Observer, and as a Hut Croo and Naturalist for the Appalachian Mountain Club’s backcountry huts. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Conservation Studies from the University of New Hampshire, and a Master of Education in Science Education from Boston University.