December 2013 Summary – Cloudy and Variable

Blue Hill Observatory December 2013 Summary: The month was much cloudier than average with very variable temperatures and low wind speeds.  The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 30.7F was about one degree warmer than the 120-year average for December, but it was about one degree colder than the 1981-2010 30-year normal.  Daily temperatures… Read More »

November 2013 Summary – Cool and Sunny

Blue Hill Observatory November 2013 Summary: The month was cooler and drier than average and the tenth sunniest November on record.  The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 39.7F was about one degree cooler than the 120-year average for November and about two degrees cooler than the recent 30-year normal.  The maximum temperature for… Read More »

October 2013 Summary – Very Dry and Warm

Blue Hill Observatory October 2013 Summary: The month was the seventh driest October on record and warmer than average.  The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 53.4F was more than two degrees warmer than the 120-year average for October.  The maximum temperature for the month of 78F occurred on the 2nd, and the coldest… Read More »

The Great New England Hurricane of 1938: A Look Back

The Great New England Hurricane of 1938 was one of the most powerful and destructive storms ever to strike Southern New England.  During the recent Weather Conference held on September 21, 2013, the 75th Anniversary of this historic storm, local radio station WATD conducted audio interviews of some of the weather and hurricane experts who… Read More »

September 2013 Summary – Sunny and Dry

Blue Hill Observatory September 2013 Summary: The month was mostly dry with abundant sunshine, similar to August.  The 24-hour mean temperature for September of 61.9F was slightly warmer than the 120-year average, though it was slightly cooler than the recent 30-year normal for September.  The one 90-degree day during the month was also the maximum… Read More »

Fall Open House at Blue Hill on October 5th 2013

Blue Hill Observatory Fall Open House Saturday October 5th 2013 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Enjoy browsing the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory including views from the top of the tower. Displays by Mount Washington Observatory  US National Weather Service Boston MA  and presentations on WPI – Blue Hill Observatory Picture Post Collaboration, The Adventures of… Read More »

Prudential Webcams on Chronicle Sept 11 7:30pm

The Blue Hill Observatory webcams were featured on WCVB TV 5 Chronicle show at 7:30 September 11, 2013. J.C. Monahan, and team Chronicle joined us on The Prudential Tower Roof on July 30th. A perfect day for taping. Tim Kelley, and long time Tower Man Dick Dudley. Dick and team installed our webcams, and most… Read More »

August 2013 Summary – Sunny and Dry

Blue Hill Observatory August 2013 Summary: Overall, the month was mostly dry with abundant sunshine, and it was much cooler than July.  The 24-hour mean temperature for August of 68.8F was slightly warmer than the 120-year average, though it was slightly cooler than the recent 30-year normal for August.  There were no 90-degree days during… Read More »

2013 Southern New England Weather Conference

Since 2000, the Southern New England Weather Conference has provided a place for weather enthusiasts and professionals to gather and share their knowledge and expertise regarding topics such as winter weather forecasting, severe weather, hurricanes, advances in the science of meteorology, and emergency preparedness, as well as numerous other topics. Regardless of whether you are… Read More »