Current Research Projects

Observatory Research Projects and Collaborations Ongoing research projects and collaborations at BHO cover a wide range of topics related to our long-term climate record, and these activities are supported by staff and professional scientists as well as high-school and college student interns and other volunteers. Listed below is a sample of current projects. Wind Speed… Read More »

State of the Climate at Blue Hill Observatory: 1885-2024

This report is an updated summary of the extensive climate records of the Blue Hill Observatory that focuses on the daily climate data for several key parameters over the entire period of record. This document is also available as a downloadable PDF file.    

Sunday, February 23, 2025

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0628E SUNSET:  1727E FINALLY TURNING MILDER AS THE OVERALL WEATHER PATTERN SHIFTS A BIT…. We started the day with a lot of clouds and some virga, but… Read More »

Saturday, February 22, 2025

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0630E SUNSET:  1726E REMAINING COLD WITH MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS…. Skies began the day mostly cloudy with altostratus and cirrus filling much of the sky, providing… Read More »

Friday, February 21, 2025

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0632E SUNSET:  1725E PLENTY OF SUNSHINE TODAY, COLD AND BLUSTERY YET AGAIN…. We started the day under partly to mostly cloudy skies which slowly started to clear… Read More »

Thursday, February 20, 2025

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0633E SUNSET:  1723E CONTINUED COLD, BUT WITH MUCH LESS WIND DESPITE A STORM SYSTEM PASSING TO OUR SOUTHEAST…. We had a brief period of sunshine early this… Read More »

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0634E SUNSET:  1722E BLUSTERY ONCE AGAIN AS THE ARCTIC AIR MASS HANGS ON ANOTHER DAY WITH CONTINUED BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES…. The arctic blast continues with well below… Read More »

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0636E SUNSET:  1721E ARCTIC BLAST CONTINUES WITH STRONG GUSTY WINDS…. The current arctic blast certainly means business with well below normal temperatures and strong winds continuing today.… Read More »

Monday, February 17, 2025

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0637E SUNSET:  1719E COLD AND WINDY AS STORM DEPARTS…. Yesterday’s storm brought a lot of moisture our way! The storm total liquid equivalent precip ended up at… Read More »

Sunday, February 16, 2025

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2025 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0639E SUNSET:  1718E ANOTHER WEEKEND WINTER STORM BRINGS A WINTRY MIX OF SNOW AND ICE…. As mentioned yesterday, our active stretch of weather continues with yet another… Read More »