Blue Hill Observatory December 2015 Summary: The month was notable for consistently warmer than average temperatures that established a new record for the warmest December by a wide margin. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 42.9 deg F was 13.1 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for December, more than 11 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year… Read More »
Harvard Physics Professor David Wheatland began amassing his incredible collection of historic scientific instruments in the late 1940’s. His office soon became overwhelmed with his “foundlings” and he began storing them in basement rooms at Harvard and finally at his home and barn in Topsfield. When Harvard began winding down it’s scientific studies at Blue… Read More »
Click on thumbnail images to open the viewer, then use the arrows to move through the pictures. Narrative for BHT-07WW Progression of Images in Fall 2015 The above pictures show the view from the Blue Hill Observatory Tower in the west direction. Some of the visible features are as follows. The roof of the observatory… Read More »
For the second time in the last two years the State Legislature voted operational funds for Blue Hill Observatory. As you may know, however, the Executive Branch did not authorize the release of those funds last year, and has given no indication it plans to this year. Once again, we must turn to you, our… Read More »
Click on thumbnail images to open the viewer, then use the arrows to move through the pictures. Cirrus Cirrostratus Cirrocumulus Altostratus Altocumulus Cumulonimbus Cumulus Stratocumulus Stratus/Fog Atmospheric Optics Lightning Clouds From Space
Click on thumbnail images to open the viewer, then use the arrows to move through the pictures.
Click on thumbnail images to open the viewer, then use the arrows to move through the pictures.
Blue Hill Observatory November 2015 Summary: The month continued the drier than average pattern this year and most days featured above normal temperature. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 46.1 deg F was 5.5 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for November and four degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average, which made November the seventh warmest on record and the… Read More »
Did you know that in the early 1930’s weather observations including temperature, precipitation and wind were being measured in Boston on the roof of the Post Office building 337 feet above street level? In this monograph, the many paths of Boston’s observational platforms have been described and pictured starting with a window shelter in the… Read More »
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 the first Director of Meteorology at the Weather Channel. He is currently Co-Chief Meteorologist at WeatherBell Analytics,… Read More »
How We Serve the Community
Learn more about the Observatory's observations through graphics, text summaries and data.
BHO sponsors conferences, events and special activities to engage the community about science.
BHO provides many science programs for educators, students and the general public.
Visit the Observatory on Great Blue Hill to learn about climate and weather or tour our historic facility.
Members receive receive free tours, gift shop discounts, program admission, and help support our important mission.
1 Observatory Service Road, Milton, MA 02186
