This is where you can learn about the latest news from the Blue Hill Observatory and where you can find links to where BHO has been mentioned in media reports and articles.

The Perfect Gift for Your Weather Nerd Friends

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 »

Winter 2015-2016: Will El Nino Interrupt the Snow Party?

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 »

We’ve Reached our Minimum Goal to Purchase a New Aerovane- Thank You!

Late yesterday we officially reached our minimum fundraising goal of $8,000 for our Kickstarter campaign to purchase a new Belfort Aerovane anemometer! We had an unbelievable two days of fundraising, which saw nearly half of the funds raised in just 24 hrs. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who gave their support… Read More »

Massachusetts House & Senate Override Governor’s Veto

For the second year in a row the Massachusetts Legislature has voted to restore the $100,000 earmark for the operation of Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center. Last Thursday, July 30th,  the state legislature, which recognized the Observatory’s critical role in climate research and education with the $100,000 earmark, reviewed all items vetoed by Governor… Read More »

Governor Baker Vetoes $100,000 Earmark for B.H.O. Your Support is Needed.

For the second year in a row the Massachusetts Legislature has appropriated $100,000 for operational support for Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center and for the second year in a row the Governor has vetoed it. Once again, we are asking for your support. On Wednesday, July 29th  the state legislature, that recognized the Observatory’s… Read More »

Spring Open House Scheduled For May 31st Cancelled

Blue Hill Observatory Spring Open House Cancelled Due to ongoing building improvements and to ensure public safety, the Spring Open House originally scheduled for Sunday, May 31st has been cancelled. The kite programs planned for Monday, May 25th have been moved to Sunday, May 31st. Until further notice, public access to the building is limited… Read More »

Epic Winter of 2014-2015 Becomes Snowiest Season on Record

The unprecedented snowfall across New England from the last week of January through February continues into early March with additional light snowfalls.  The latest brought 5.0 inches of new snow on Saturday, March 28th.  There was also a total of 1.8 inches of snow on the 20th-21st of March. This brings the monthly snowfall up… Read More »

Epic Winter of 2014-2015 Close to Snowiest Season on Record

The unprecedented snowfall across New England since the last week of January continues into early March with additional light snow on four of the first six days of the month.  A total of 2.9 inches of snow occurred on 1-2 March. This was followed by another 2.8 inches on 3 March, and just 0.2 inches… Read More »

Epic Winter of 2014-2015 Becomes Second Snowiest Season on Record

The unprecedented snowfall across New England since the last week of January continues with additional light snowfall on 24-26 February, 2015 and 1-2 March.  The final snowfall total on the 24th-25th was 3.1 inches of very light and fluffy snow.  The liquid equivalent precipitation was 0.07 inches, which gives a snow to water ratio of… Read More »