As of 12Z this morning, the latest storm total was 8.0 inches of snowfall. This exceeded my forecasted 3-6 inches, but to be fair, about half of that 8 inches fell as upslope snow showers and after the synoptic scale precipitation moved out. It's very difficult to forecast exactly how much snow will fall from upslope flow.
Anyways, time for part two of the pictures that I took during my last shift on the mountain.
After spending the better part of the first 4 days of our shift in the fog, we cleared very suddenly on Sunday, October 11th. The lighting was very intersting and the foliage in the valleys below was clearly peaking, giving a very nice contrast to the white on the higher summits. This photo looks northeast:
Because of the clearing, the Auto Road's Stage Vans were able to make it to the summit with chains on their tires:
Here is a shot looking south over the Southern Presidentials with Mount Monroe being the first peak. Some nice crepuscular rays were starting to show up:
This shot looks west-southwest:
This photo shows Mount Clay (left) and Mount Jefferson (right) of the Northern Presidentials:
I have very few pictures of myself on the mountain so when Intern Will offered to take a shot of me I took advantage:
Now a shot across the observation deck from sunset that evening:
Monday, October 13th started out foggy, but then that fog began to clear and revealed some nice cirrocumulus lenticulars:
Later on there were some other high alto cloud formations that I thought looked neat:
And generally speaking, it was a very nice day with the sun shining on all the white rime ice:
Sunset Monday evening produced some nice colors as the sun went behind the clouds on the horizon:
Then the first significant snow storm of the season moved in very early in the day Tuesday, October 13. Several inches fell during the morning and the first shoveling of the season was done by observer Mike Finnegan:
When we measure snowfall in our precipitation can, we take 10 measurements of different parts of the snow inside the can and average it. Here is Mike taking one of those measurements Tuesday morning:
Once the wind started kicking up later Tuesday morning, the snow started to form drifts as it always does on this mountain. Here is a nice drift that was forming right outside our door to the observation deck:
So that's it for this shift. Now it's time for me to enjoy my week off and I will be back next week. Hope you have enjoyed the photos!
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Great photos, we were past volunters in 2003
Posted by Ed | October 28, 2009 2:42 PM
Congratulations: this is very nice. After many summer hikes
in the Presidentials it is pleasant to see the wintry views.
Thanks from Wisconsin.
Posted by Rod | October 27, 2009 10:18 AM
Thanks for all the beautiful photos. I love reading your blog and looking at the pictures. The photos are always great.
Stay warm.
I hope we have a lot of snow here in NJ this year, I just bought a new winter jacket so I hope to be toasty and warm outside.
Depending on the weather website, the predictions differ quite a lot about how much snow we will get here. I hope Joe Bastardi's prediction is "right on the money".
Jeanette
Posted by Jeanette Myers | October 26, 2009 6:33 PM
Brian I have a question concerning what type of buildings do you live in . I was thinking of the high winds. Thanks James Simpson also your pictures are beautiful.
Posted by james simpson | October 22, 2009 9:25 PM
Keep the photo's coming..We love it..We had our first snow this past week end....From Gatlinburg TN...
Posted by Fwaldeck | October 20, 2009 5:51 PM
Just happened across these doing some research for Eastern Oregon. I'm a Ma. native and have many fond memories of the Pres. Range from the late 60s/early 70's (Tuckermans/Lions Head) These are awesome images Brian, brought me right back!
Posted by J/Portland, Or | October 20, 2009 12:25 PM
I visit your post from time to time. Really like your photos and info about the Mt Washington weather station.
This weekend while visiting my dad here in New Jersey he showed me a picture from around 1999 of a cat outsside the window at the weather station. He bought it when visiting cause my mom loves cats. The cat is all frosted up and longing to get in side where it's warm.
Hey, keep the photos coming.
Posted by Jeff | October 19, 2009 7:35 AM
Wonderful photos that have made me home-sick. I loved going to hike Mt Washington. I'd love to come back with my horses and ride the area.
Formaly of Grantham (Grey Ledges)& Georges Mills, N.H.
Posted by Linda | October 16, 2009 9:39 PM
Those are great photos. And I like your blog; I check in periodically, having lived for a while in North Woodstock. Beautiful colors from atop the mountain!
Posted by Patty | October 16, 2009 7:38 PM
Terrific pictures!! Have hiked Mt Washington many times, but never in the snow. Only once in JULY when we encountered rime ice in the morning at the Lake of the Clouds hut. Looking forward to more pictures!! Thanks, Ed
Posted by Ed Hoffman | October 16, 2009 10:04 AM
Having worked on the Cog RR Mt Washington for 10 years, and experienced all types of weather it sure is nice to see you publish your pictures on line. Most people never experience the awsome beauty we do. Keep up the good work.
Doug Waites
Bethlehem,NH
Posted by Doug Waites | October 16, 2009 9:57 AM
Having hiked Mount Washington twice, I feel a certain kinship with this blog and enjoy the commentary with the pictures.
Posted by Matthew | October 16, 2009 8:03 AM
Hey Brian,
Thank you for the photos! they are Amazing! I love getting on AccuWeathers website and looking at the pics you post! thank you from Tennessee there beautiful!
Posted by BILLY | October 16, 2009 5:42 AM