Courtesy Mount Washington Observatoryīundled up from head to toe, George had to venture out in some of the most extreme conditions ever recorded holding a sling psychrometer in her hand, which is the technique the observatory has used to measure weather conditions since 1932. Meteorologist and weather observer for Mount Washington Observatory, Alexis George, prepares to go out on the deck to take wind and temperature measurements during extreme weather conditions Friday, February 3, 2023. “So given the fact that we were close to breaking records last night, we had to go out in those conditions every 15 to 20 minutes or so,” George said. The job is usually done once an hour but was done much more frequently Friday night due to the extreme conditions. She, along with fellow observer Francis Tarasiewicz and an intern, braved the wind and cold on top of Mount Washington inside the observatory, and were responsible for taking measurements and observations at the summit Friday night. “It’s not something you get used to very easily because it’s a very loud experience. I was thankful that I was able to make it back to the observatory,” meteorologist and weather observer for Mount Washington Observatory, Alexis George said. “The winds were so strong that I fell over at least once that night. When the record-breaking arctic blast came through the US on Friday, Mount Washington’s Observatory was getting the worst of it, with three people inside, witnessing it all. Located at just over 6,000 feet, it is situated in the perfect location for extreme winds and brutal cold. Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire is known to have some of the wildest weather on the planet, and without a doubt, it takes the cake for the United States.
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