Blue Hill Observatory Winter 2017-2018 Summary: The winter (December-February) season began cold and ended very warm with an intense cold period at the end of December into early January and a record warm February. The 24-hour mean temperature for the winter of 29.9 deg F was 2.6 degrees warmer than the 120-year winter average and 0.9… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory February 2018 Summary: February was exceptionally warm with near average rainfall and less snow than normal. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 36.1 deg F was 9.7 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for February and 7.0 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The month was the warmest February… Read More »
On Saturday, April 21st, Blue Hill Observatory will celebrate Earth Day with a fabulous event at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy, Massachusetts. Featuring interactive climate exhibits by local high school students, live music, a buffet dinner, silent and live auction, and important speakers, this is a night not to missed. Check back to… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory January 2018 Summary: After a very cold start, January ended slightly warmer than average, and the month brought more rain and snow than normal. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 26.4 deg F was 0.7 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for January and just a fraction of a degree warmer… Read More »
The Great Blizzard of February 6-7, 1978 was one of the most significant weather events of the 20th century in New England. If you experienced this storm 40 years ago, let us know how you remember the Blizzard of ’78 by leaving a comment below. Here are some of the weather observations at the Blue… Read More »
These limited edition prints are quarter-size replicas (18X24) of the “Blizzard of ’78” maps hand-drawn by Bob Copeland and used on WCVB Channel 5 telecasts on Tuesday, February 7th,1978. These collectors’ items normally retail for $100 each but are available exclusively through Blue Hill Observatory for our Blizzard anniversary celebration at Granite Links Golf Club… Read More »
This summer’s workshop is designed for students who enjoy learning about the weather and who might like a career in meteorology/ atmospheric science. While it is recommended for students between the ages of 14 and 18 years old, others may apply. The workshop will be held during the week of July 9 through 15th, 2018. … Read More »
The year 2017 ended with a 24-hour corrected mean temperature of 50.3F, which was 2.7F warmer than the 120-year mean and 1.4F above the 30-year normal, and this mean was warm enough for 2017 to tie for the ninth warmest year on record. The annual average maximum temperature of 59.1F was the 15th warmest on… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory December 2017 Summary: After a warm start, December ended on a very cold note, and the month was much drier than normal. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 27.2 deg F was 2.6 degrees colder than the 120-year average for December and about four degrees colder than the 1981-2010 30-year average.… Read More »
“I am a freshman studying meteorology at SUNY Oswego, and I have been an intern and a weather observer at Blue Hill for about one year. I have gained real working experience in the field of weather at Blue Hill. I love being able to collect data and observe the skies at its beautiful location,… Read More »
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