Editor’s Note: While Blue Hill Observatory does not issue forecasts and does not endorse this forecast, we thought our readers would enjoy hearing what a local seasonal forecaster is predicting. Judah Cohen is a scientist who specializes in seasonal forecasting at Atmospheric and Environmental Research in Lexington, MA. Using a model that considers Siberian snow […]
Blue Hill Observatory October 2018 Summary: October got off to a warm start then turned colder and brought above normal precipitation. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 50.2 deg F was 1.2 degrees colder than the 120-year average for October and 0.9 degrees colder than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The average maximum temperatures […]
Editor’s Note: While Blue Hill Observatory does not issue forecasts and does not endorse this forecast, we thought our readers would enjoy hearing what a leading winter weather expert is predicting. Joe D’Aleo is a certified meteorologist and was the first Director of Meteorology at the Weather Channel. He is currently Co-Chief Meteorologist at WeatherBell […]
The founding objective of the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory (BHO) in 1885 was to establish the first private observatory for the measurement of weather and climate at a location that was distinctly elevated above the surrounding terrain and to support special investigations in meteorology. The continual and meticulous recording of temperature, moisture, precipitation, snowfall, […]
The weather data provided on this page are unofficial readings from a Davis Vantage Pro automated system and may be different from the official Blue Hill Observatory measurements. They are provided for comparison and educational purposes only. Location: Latitude: 42° 12′ 44″N, Longitude: 71° 6′ 53″W, Elevation: 635 ft, Great Blue Hill, Milton, MA USA […]
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October 2018 Summary – Colder and Wetter Than Average
Blue Hill Observatory October 2018 Summary: October got off to a warm start then turned colder and brought above normal precipitation. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 50.2 deg F was 1.2 degrees colder than the 120-year average for October and 0.9 degrees colder than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The average maximum temperatures […]
September 2018 Summary – Eighth Wettest and Second Cloudiest on Record
Blue Hill Observatory September 2018 Summary: September got off to a warm start and brought much above normal precipitation. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 64.8 deg F was 3.6 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for September and 3.4 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The average maximum temperatures was 72.5 […]
2018-2019 Winter Temperature Forecast
Editor’s Note: While Blue Hill Observatory does not issue forecasts and does not endorse this forecast, we thought our readers would enjoy hearing what a local seasonal forecaster is predicting. Judah Cohen is a scientist who specializes in seasonal forecasting at Atmospheric and Environmental Research in Lexington, MA. Using a model that considers Siberian snow […]
“Colder and Likely Snowy Winter Ahead” Says Winter Weather Expert Joe D’Aleo
Editor’s Note: While Blue Hill Observatory does not issue forecasts and does not endorse this forecast, we thought our readers would enjoy hearing what a leading winter weather expert is predicting. Joe D’Aleo is a certified meteorologist and was the first Director of Meteorology at the Weather Channel. He is currently Co-Chief Meteorologist at WeatherBell […]
State of the Climate at Blue Hill Observatory: 2018
The founding objective of the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory (BHO) in 1885 was to establish the first private observatory for the measurement of weather and climate at a location that was distinctly elevated above the surrounding terrain and to support special investigations in meteorology. The continual and meticulous recording of temperature, moisture, precipitation, snowfall, […]
The historic Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center is seeking to fill a weather observer position at our Milton, Massachusetts location. We welcome applicants with an interest in weather and climate, a strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the flexibility to work an occasionally varied schedule. Previous experience with standard meteorological observation […]
Governor Baker Signs FY19 Budget- BHO Funding Approved
Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a $41.7 billion FY19 budget on Thursday, July 26th. He also vetoed nearly 300 earmarks worth almost $50 million in spending. Fortunately, thanks to a tremendous effort by Blue Hill Observatory loyal supporters, the $100,000 in funding for the Observatory was not vetoed. Of the 53 “Special Projects” in […]
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