Epic Winter of 2014-2015 Sets More Snowfall Records

The unprecedented snowfall across New England since the last week of January continues unabated with another very significant storm on 7-10 February, 2015. As of 1 PM on Tuesday, February 10th, the final snowfall total for this storm was 27.7 inches.  An additional 1.4 inches of snow fell on February 11th, and another 0.6 inches… Read More »

January 2015 Summary – Cold and Eighth Snowiest on Record

Blue Hill Observatory January 2015 Summary: The month was notable for being colder, wetter and much snowier than average.  The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 23.3F was 2.4 degrees colder than the 120-year average for January, and this was about three degrees colder than the 1981-2010 30-year average.  The maximum temperature for the… Read More »

Blizzard of 2015 Breaks Snowfall Records

The historic New England Blizzard of 2015 on January 26-28th has had significant impacts at the Blue Hill Observatory. Chief Observer Brian Fitzgerald was on duty at the Observatory to take regular observations throughout the storm.  At 7 AM EST on the 27th, the storm total was 15.5 inches with a peak wind gust to… Read More »

2014 Was Warmer, Wetter and Sunnier Than Average

The year 2014 ended with a 24-hour corrected mean temperature of 49.0F, which was 1.4F warmer than the 120-year average but only 0.1F above the 30-year normal. This was the coolest year since 2009. The maximum temperature for the year was 91F on July 3rd and September 2nd, and the coldest temperature was -4F on… Read More »

December 2014 Summary – Wetter and Much Warmer Than Average

Blue Hill Observatory December 2014 Summary: The month was notable for being much warmer and wetter than average.  The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 35.5F was 5.7 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for December, and this was about four degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average.  The maximum temperature for the month… Read More »

2014-2015 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. Forecast DJF Winter Temperature Anomaly 2014-2015  … Read More »

Blue Hill Observatory Annual Appeal

Please consider making a donation to the Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center to support our scientific and educational activities. Among the many things your donation will support are new exhibits that will be installed during 2015. These interactive exhibits are being partially funded by a Partnership Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and… Read More »

November 2014 Summary – Cooler and Wetter Than Average

Blue Hill Observatory November 2014 Summary: The month was notable for being colder, wetter, and snowier than average.  The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 40.3F was 0.3 degrees cooler than the 120-year average for November, and this was about one and a half degrees colder than the 1981-2010 30-year average.  The maximum temperature… Read More »

The Wild Winter of 2013-2014- Could it Repeat?

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 »