Blue Hill Observatory March 2016 Summary: The month was notable for being much warmer than average with less precipitation and snowfall than normal. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 40.7 deg F was 6.3 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for March and about five degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. March tied for the… Read More »
Contributed by Dr. Bill Minsinger, President Emeritus, BHOSC The recent snowstorm of March 2017 brings back memories of the big snows of March 1956. In New England winter can still rule in March and heavy snows can indeed occur. Even April can see heavy snowfalls – a future SkyMail will talk about that month. March… Read More »
The Blue Hill Observatory cordially invites you to celebrate the 142nd Kentucky Derby at our “Run for the Roses” Fundraiser on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at West End Johnnies, located at 138 Portland Street in Boston, from 4 to 7 PM. (Note- Restaurant was changed to accommodate band and give more space for attendees). West… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory Winter 2015-2016 Summary: The winter (December-February) season began with the warmest December on record and continued generally warmer than average with a few brief cold spells and moderate snowfalls. The 24-hour mean temperature for the winter of 34.9 deg F was 7.6 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for winter and 5.9 degrees… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory February 2016 Summary: The month was notable for being much warmer than average except for a brief period of frigid cold in the middle of the month with more precipitation and snowfall than normal. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 32.2 deg F was 5.8 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for… Read More »
This summer’s workshop is designed for students who enjoy learning about the weather and who might like a career in broadcast meteorology. While it is recommended for students between the ages of 15 and 20 years old, others may apply. The workshop will be held during the week of July 18 through 23rd. … Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory January 2016 Summary: The month was notable for being warmer than average with slightly less precipitation and snowfall than normal. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 29.5 deg F was 3.8 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for January, more than three degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. Mostly due to the… Read More »
The year 2015 ended with a 24-hour corrected mean temperature of 49.6F, which was 2.0F warmer than the 120-year mean and 0.7F above the 30-year normal. This was the fifteenth warmest year on record and the warmest since the record year of 2012. The year got off to a frigid start with a cold January… Read More »
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 »
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