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… Read More »
Remembering the Great Ice Storm of November 26-29, 1921
In late November, 1921, a 3 day storm brought heavy rain to eastern sections of New England and as much as two feet of snow to northern areas, but in a band running from northern Rhode Island to Worcester to southern New Hampshire there was mixed precipitation lasting upwards of 75 hours with resultant severe… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
Cantore Stories: Join us for an evening with Weather Channel Storm Chaser, Jim Cantore
On Friday evening, November 9th, you will have an incredible opportunity to meet and listen to the most celebrated broadcast meteorologist in the country. For the last 32 years Americans have watched Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore not only cover, but experience every major weather event that has impacted our nation. Hosted by his Weather Channel… Read More »
Special Event to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the 1938 Hurricane
On Friday, September 21st, Blue Hill Observatory will hold a full day of events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 1938 Hurricane. All daytime events are open to the public. The evening lecture is free for Observatory Members, non-members must purchase tickets at $10 each. 11 AM – Observations will be recreated using the… Read More »
August 2018 Summary – Second Warmest on Record
Blue Hill Observatory August 2018 Summary: August was generally very warm and sunny with near normal precipitation. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 73.4 deg F was 5.3 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for August and 4.0 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. This mean temperature was the second warmest on… Read More »
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,… Read More »
New Employment Opportunity
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… Read More »
