The Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center at the summit of Great Blue Hill will be closed to the public all day on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 due to a private function. There will be no public tours and no public access to the building on that day. The Observatory will also be closed for… Read More »
BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0634E SUNSET: 1623E ANOTHER CHILLY DAY, BUT WITH LESS WIND AND PLENTY OF SUNSHINE…. We have another nice day in progress with plenty of bright sunshine with… Read More »
This study and informal report were prepared by Milton Academy senior, Max Donovan. It describes and analyzes the characteristics of back door cold front events from 2001-2020 in eastern Massachusetts and their impacts at the Blue Hill Observatory. This report can also be downloaded here.
NEW POST…NEW POST…NEW POST…NEW POST… Senator’s Walter Timilty and Julian Cyr have filed an amendment to the Senate budget that will provide $100,000 for “the operations of Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center”. If passed, this amendment will be an important step toward ensuring that the Observatory’s educational programs and historic unbroken climate record will… Read More »
The Blue Hill Observatory proudly presents the “Southern New England Weather Conference:” a one-day community event exploring changes in the weather with Master of Ceremonies, Harvey Leonard, Chief Meteorologist Emeritus, WCVB, Channel 5. Join us on October 26th from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at MEDITECH in Canton, MA. Registration is now open: here The… Read More »
BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0440E SUNSET: 1843E OVERCAST SKIES AND COOLER TODAY FOLLOWING EARLY MORNING THUNDERSTORMS…. An area of thunderstorms moved through the region early this morning bringing Blue Hill its… Read More »
This report reviews the weather observations taken at the Blue Hill Observatory during the total solar eclipse on the afternoon of April 8, 2024.
Applications are now open for “Launch Your Career in Meteorology” 2024, a summer meteorology program for youth. Join us at the Blue Hill Observatory on July 22 to July 26, 2024 for an exciting immersive week learning about meteorology and potential career paths from veteran meteorologist, Tim Kelley. Our immersive summer meteorology workshop is for students… Read More »
This report describes the Winter Severity Index and its relation to changes in winter weather at the Blue Hill Observatory.
Registration is now open for an eight-week course called “Weather Wisdom” being held at the Spence Farm in Woburn, MA. Details are listed below. For more information and to register for the course use the link below Course name: Weather Wisdom Dates: Course starts on Tuesday, October 17 and runs through December 12. Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm… 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.
P.O. Box 187, Readville, MA 02137
