Above the Clouds: Tales from a Mt. Washington Observer
Former Mount Washington weather observer Charlie Lopresti joins Emily today to regale listeners with his tales of the "world's worst weather" and explain how the peak's meteorological readings give us a better understanding of wind patterns, ice formation, and global climate trends.
November 12, 2024
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Episode 82 · November 12, 2024
Above the Clouds: Tales from a Mt. Washington Observer
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Summary
Atop New Hampshire's 6,288-foot Mount Washington, weather observers have studied the "world's worst weather" for decades. The invaluable data from this natural laboratory has shaped modern meteorology and has aided weather prediction, aircraft design, and engineering. Join us as we sit down with former Mount Washington observer (and current WGME Chief Meteorologist) Charlie Lopresti to explore this remarkable peak where future meteorologists find inspiration, weather records are shattered, and nature reveals the raw power of our atmosphere.
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