Observatory Tower at Night 01-01-10

This video was shot late on New Year's Day 2010. The winds were relatively calm for Mount Washington statndards (10-20 mph), allowing for some visibility and for the snow flakes to actually be seen.

Thanks to Observatory member and volunteer Ed O'Malley for providing this footage.

Mount Washington Observatory is a nonprofit, membership-supported research and educational institution with a mission to advance understanding of the natural systems that create Earth's weather and climate. Since 1932, the Observatory has been observing Mount Washington's incredible extremes, conducting scientific research, educating the public about the science of weather and climate and amassing one of North America's longest and most unique climate records. For weather reports, webcams, photos and more, visit MountWashington.org.

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[VinceElectricCompany]

That is definitely the best anemometer design! It combines the anemometer and the wind vane in one single instrument. Even my homemade anemometer, made of junk, uses this design and is quite accurate!

Throughout its two years of continuous service, I didn't have to repair it too often. Both axis have been replaced only once, due to water infiltration. Amazingly the current ones still spin like new even after all that rain we received here recently (roughly 8 inches).

[djsi38t]

Very cool as the camera pans around I try to picture in my mind the view that would be from there on the perfect day in the sun.Mount Washington is an incredible place and holds fond memories for so many.The beautiful isolation of it all,how little things change over time.

The vast history and mountain lure make this truly a special place and I hold a place in my soul for it.