The following are the latest, unique updates that have occurred on this web site. I am also utilizing this page for unique
climate information and any latest news regarding my health.
| March 1 2010 |
Warmest February in 12 Years
The second month of 2010 continued the theme of above normal temperatures. February averaged at 27.1° (+5.3°) and became the warmest February
since 1998 (28.6°). Snowfall during the month averaged below normal due in part to an ongoing snow drought that began in January. On
February 24, 2010, North Conway received its first measurable inch of snow in thirty-six days during the onset of a powerful nor'easter. The storm
produced 5.5 inches of snow and more than 3.50 inches of rain / melted snow. As a result, rainfall for the month of February averaged above normal.
Click here for the detailed climate summary for February 2010.
This update is located in Daily Statistics.
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Snow Zone updates continue for winter of 2009-10
Snow Zone continues its nineth season of
providing detailed information regarding the latest snowfall accumulation, snow depth,
and much more from the Mount Washington Valley. The two reporting stations are located in North Conway and Chatham.
Also included within Snow Zone:
- Graphs that depict snowfall and depth for recent seasons (including the current winter).
- Winter Journal displays unique climate information.
- Overview of notable storms with regional snowfall maps.
- Detailed review and photo gallery for the winter of 07-08.
Click here to view.
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Misc Info
- The weather station may be down at times through March 21, 2010, due to a high potential for power outages.
- Coming soon during April or May: New photos will be added to the Mount Washington Valley photo gallery along with a full recap regarding the winter of 2009-2010.
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| February 4 2010 |
Dry start to the new year
January 2010 produced below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures throughout the month. The only major snowstorm of the month produced upwards of
two feet of snow in the White Mountains on January 2. However, the downslope effect dried out the Mount Washington Valley, which witnessed less than one
inch of snow from the event. There was no extreme warmth for the month, but overall temperatures averaged above normal.
Click here for the detailed climate summary for January 2010.
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| December 7 2009 |
Introducing Evan
I have posted a special photo gallery of my Golden Retriever, Evan, first two years here in the Mount Washington Valley.
He is a classic "Marley" pup who loves his family very much. Click
here to view!
Sample of photos:
This web site features hundreds of photographs in the Photo Gallery from here in the Mount Washington Valley to the
Maine Coastline, American Southwest, Hawaiian Islands, and more.
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November Climate Summary
The month of November featured above normal temperatures and rainfall with only a trace amount of snow.
Click here for the daily climate summary regarding
November 2009.
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| November 6 2009 |
October 2009: Cold and wet
The month of October will be remembered for a very cold stretch of winter-like air that produced below normal high temperatures for fourteen consecutive days. Nine of
these days recorded temperatures that were upwards of twenty degrees below normal. During this stretch, North Conway received the first snowflakes of the season on October 13.
Rainfall for the month averaged above normal thanks in part to three storm systems that each produced over one inch of rain.
Click here for the climate summary regarding
October 2009
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Updates to web site
The following sections have been updated this week:
Seasonal Norms - Table with three graphs added
Daily Statistics - New monthly climate summary
Local Extremes - Rainfall and temperature updates
Mariah Carey - Status Info; items added to my Collection
Contact - A new email address has been added
Snow Zone - Updates every five days during November
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| September 12 2009 |
Wettest Summer on Record
North Conway, New Hampshire, received a record breaking 23.54 inches of rain for the meteorological summer of 2009. This total enabled the time period between June 1 through
August 31 to become the wettest summer on record. Click here for further information including a review
regarding the summer of 2009 along with four graphs and the updated August report.
Preview:
Click here to view.
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| August 25 2009 |
North Conway Achieves Wettest Summer on Record
Severe thunderstorms blew through the Mount Washington Valley on Friday, August 21, producing upwards of three inches of rain. Occasional heavy rain
persisted throughout the weekend and pushed the summer rainfall total to a record breaking 22.82 inches (as of August 25, 2009). This tally made 2009 the wettest summer in the past 50 years.
The previous record was set in
2008 when 19.62 inches accumulated. Prior to last year the summer of 1998 held the record for ten years.
The meteorological summer occurs from June 1 to August 31. Records for North Conway date back prior to 1960 and are courtesy of the National Weather Service.
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| June 9 2009 |
Three Graphs Added to 'Snow Zone'
I have added three new graphs to Snow Zone that correlate with the winter season of 2008-09. The first graph depicts observed snowfall accumulation in comparison to
average. The second graph expounds upon the first graph by adding three more seasons prior to 2008-09. The third graph illustrates the snow depth for the winter
seasons of 2008-09 and 2007-08.
Sample:
Please click here for a direct link to view the graphs. Otherwise, you can find the link under the Snow Zone page.
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Recap: The Winter of 2008-09
The winter of 2008-09 (Oct '08 - Apr '09) produced above normal snowfall and below normal temperatures for an extended period of time. The first measurable snowfall
occured on November 25, 2008, when a coastal storm produced six inches of snow. A stronger storm system produced 15 inches of snow during
December 21, 2008, which ranked it as the sixth snowiest day on record. North Conway and surrounding towns were situated under a
string of arctic airmasses throughout January and early February. Low temperatures ranged between -20° F to -30° F during some of the mornings.
The fourth storm to produce a snowfall accumulation equal to or greater then ten inches occured on February 19, 2009. Unfortunately for winter lovers,
the snow machine shut off very early for this season. The last day of measurable snow was on March 11, 2009, when only 1.5 inches accumulated. Despite this,
the season still
managed to break the 100 inch mark for the 21st time in the past fifty years.
For more information:
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| May 3 2009 |
Record April Temperatures
The Mount Washington Valley witnessed record warmth during the final week of April. Temperatures remained in the 60s, 70s, and 80s
during this period and soared to a record high of 90 degrees on April 28th. This reading was amongst the warmest ever
recorded during any April within the last 50 years. On this day, the morning low temperature of 42 degrees and the afternoon high
of 90 degrees produced a daytime temperature span of 48 degrees.
As a result of the warmth, the average temperature for April averaged
above normal. Precipitation in the form of both rain and snow remained below normal for the second consecutive month.
Click here for further information regarding
April 2009.
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| March 9 2009 |
Climate Database Updates
I have posted two new updates onto the Climate Database section of this web site, which are as follows:
- Historical Graphs - The rain, snow, and temperature graphs include 2007 and 2008. These graphs span a total of 48 years.
- February 2009 - Detailed climate summary
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Nine photos uploaded
I took a wonderful vacation to Marco Island, FL, to get away from the winter chill and uploaded nine photos to share with you from the trip.
[Click here to view]
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| February 2 2009 |
January: Cold and Snowy
Two notable arctic airmasses produced temperatures that dropped well below zero during the month of January. In total, sixteen days recorded minimums below zero, which combined with the afternoon highs, enable the month to average
12.3° (nearly 6° below normal). January recieved two noteworthy snowstorms that produced individual accumulations of one foot. In total, 36 inches of snow accumulated,
which was the greatest amount for January since 1999.
Click on the following links for further information:
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| January 7 2009 |
The 2008 Year In Review
The year of 2008 was one of the most active years for weather in North Conway during the
last fifty years. The repeated headline for the year was the seemingly endless
train of heavy precipitation that hit the Mount Washington
Valley. The winter months recieved a significant amount of snow causing roofs
to collapse. By summertime, many thunderstorms produced high wind, hail, and localized flash floods.
Remnants of a tropical storm and two Nor'easters were
some of the main features during the autumn months.Major weather records were
broken as a result of the heavy precipitation during 2008. Click here to find out
which weather records were broken, as well as a detailed summary for the
year of 2008. Included in this detailed summary are three graphs that
illustrate rain, snow, and temperature trends for the year.
[Click here to view]
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Climate Data Updates
With the above in mind, the following climate data sections have been updated to expand all information.
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| June 05 2008 |
New Sky Cam Captures Moose
I am happy to inform you that I have launched the new sky cam for 'North Conway Weather' (link below). The camera updates every 15 seconds on the
web site and can go to a size of 1046x768. It is located in Chatham, NH, on the border of the White Mountain National Forest near Evan's Notch.
The camera began in early May on the edge of a pond and captured the first of several moose three days later. It is now positioned on a ridge above
the pond overlooking the hills and mountains of eastern New Hampshire. On the page you can access a link to view previous images that feature various
moose. In the future, some time-lapsed clips will be added.
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Misc News
Climate data for the month of May 2008 is now online. The month featured relatively quiet conditions with below normal temps and rainfall. The daily
data can be accessed through Daily Statistics.
Two sections under Mariah Carey have been freshened and updated. These sections are
Status Info and Collection.
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| April 08 2008 |
In-Depth stats with 24 New Photos
A new gallery of 24 photos from the winter of 2007-08 has been posted in Snow Zone.
It features some beautiful images from my parent's land in Chatham, NH, as well as the immediate surrounding area. Look out for the picnic area,
weather station, and camper immersed in the ocean of snow! These images will give you a taste of life in the Valley during the 2nd snowiest winter
in 50 years.
Snow Zone not only has the new photo gallery, but also the addition of very detailed
statistics that I have tabulated throughout the season. The following are some of the key headlines on the page:
- 2nd Snowiest Winter (North Conway and the state)
- 3rd Snowiest December, 10th all-time
- 2nd Snowiest February, 2nd all-time
- 2nd Deepest Snowpack ... and much more!
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| January 10 2008 |
Year In Review
The following is the 2007 year in review for weather that occurred in North Conway. Label 'G' includes information on December's near record
breaking snowfall. Scroll down to climate data updates for links that present some of the forthcoming information in better detail.
- January 2007 recorded 6.4" of snow, which was tied with 1/1980 to rank amongst the top 3 least snowiest on record. First place remains 1/1992
with a minor 2.2 inches of accumulation.
- March 6 to 9 2007 broke several coldest high and low records. The high temp for March 6 was 8°, which was set shortly after midnight. This
automatically became the coldest March high on record as the degree mark plunge to -9° by evening. The previous monthly record occured on March
18 1967 with 11°.
- After a dismal winter seasom, North Conway recieved its greatest monthly snowfall in April. The first event arrived on 4/5 when 15" of snow fell.
This storm missed being the greatest snowfall ever in April by 0.8 inch. One week later another historic storm produced an additional foot of snow.
The streak of storms catapulted with the Patriot's Day Nor'Easter of 2007 producing more snow with rain and wind.
- When all was said and done, April 2007 recorded 29.7" of snow. This easily surpassed the previous April snowfall record of 23.5" that occurred in
1961. The month also received 8.55" of rain / melted snow, which was the greatest amount for any April. The previous record for April was 7.34" in
1987.
- The summer months were relatively quiet. Monthly temperatures and rainfall remained below normal. The warmest high of the year was 93° on
June 27. Three severe thunderstorms struck the MWV on a late summer's eve with high winds and spectacular lightning. These storms, most notably the
lightning, were cited by locals to be amongst the most impressive in decades.
- The autumn months painted a beautiful display of fall color. Temperatures ranged above normal during October. Things turned around in November
as the winter cold arrived. Due to this change, temperatures in December remained 10° below normal through the first 2/3 of the month.
- December 2007 recorded 40" of snow making it the 3rd snowiest December on record. You would have to travel 30 years back in time to find similar
accumulations.
The only December months that exceed it are 12/1972 with 60.5 inches and 12/1970 with 45.5 inches. Last year during December 2006 North Conway
recorded 4.3 inches of snow.
- The yearly average temp for North Conway was 43.7°, which was slightly below normal. This was somewhat different then that of many regions in
America.
- Comparing 2006 to 2007, MWV's temperature saw a 3.4° decline while rainfall at was also down 12 inches. The snowfall total increased a whopping
83" from 2006 accumulating to a yearly total of 119" in 2007.
Records are based upon 47 years of NWS coop observations in North Conway with special thanks to Briggs Bunker.
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Climate Data Updates
With the above in mind, the following climate data sections have been updated to expand all information.
Whether past, present, or future, click on Climate Database for all your climate info needs.
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| August 04 2007 |
New Graphs indicate Climate Change
I have updated the web site's snowfall, rainfall, and temperature graphs that are based
upon 47 years of NWS co-op observations in North Conway. They continue to indicate
a common trend that Mother Nature is producing warmer temperatures and less snowfall. However, the snowfall was normal due to a historic April. Click
on the following link to see the updated graphs.
Historical Graphs - 1960-2007
Daily + Monthly Observations (Related)
Speaking of climate data, the monthly summary for July 2007 is now online. This
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| March 05 2007 |
Twenty New Photos Online
I have uploaded 20 new photos to the web site's gallery. Before I get started, remember to click on thumbnails to view larger versions of the images.
The first batch consists of 12 images from last summer from Sugar Hill, NH, during a Lupine Festival.
Also included is from one of my hikes that took me up past Tuckerman's Ravine. These join 78 other summer photos that I have taken and are also in the
gallery.
[Click here to view.]
Sample of New Photos:
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The second batch consists of 8 new images (first 2 rows) from a few weeks ago in Chatham, NH. They consit of various beautiful settings with frozen
brooks and bog, fresh snowfalls, homesteads,
and inside a covered bridge. While you are at it, check out the 48 other photos that I have taken throughout the years from the winter months.
[Click here to view. Then click 'winter'.]
Sample of Photos:
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Climate Data
Data for the month of February 2007 is now online. Last month was the coldest February in 13 years. It also became the first below normal month in
0.5 year.
[Click here to view.]
One noteworthy snowstorm occured in North Conway on February 14, 2007. A measurement of 16.2 inches of snow fell on thise day. The tally became the
4th snowiest day on
record. What is number one? Click here to find out, as well as to read about 18 top
ten lists of extremes in North Conway.
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| January 07 2007 |
Major Climate Records
The following records were recently achieved in North Conway. The weather extremes are based upon 47 years of NWS co-op observations
in North Conway. Scroll down to climate data updates for links that present this information much more indepthly.
- North Conway recorded a temperature of 64° on January 06, 2006. This breaks the previous all-time January record high of
59°, which was set in 1993 and 1995. A high of 64° is typical during the second week of May and is 35° above normal for the date.
- The year of 2006 will go down in history as the second warmest year on record. The annual average temperature was 47.1°, which was
2.6° above normal. This tally was 0.3° shy of the all time record for the Valley, which occured in 1998.
- Last year also broke the annual record for least amount of snow. A mere 30.8 inches accumulated in North Conway, which was a whopping 52.7 inches
below normal.
This broke 2004's record when the year recorded several inches more snow then what was received in 2006.
- North Conway witnessed the warmest December on record last month. The area received an average temperature
of 32.3°, which was nearly 8° above normal.
- The Mount Washington Valley received its first measurable snowfall on December 04 when 0.4 inches accumulated during a snow squall. This was the
second latest
1st season snowfall on record. December 11, 1968, maintains the all-time record.
- A mere 4.3 inches of snow accumulated during last month, which was 15.1 inches below normal.
Only two Decembers have recorded less snow, which occured during the years of 1982 and 1999.
- The warmest November on record occured in 2006 as the area received an
average temperature of 42.3°, which was nearly 6° above normal. This tally surpassed the
previous November record of 40.9° in 1999.
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Climate Data Updates
With the above in mind, the following climate data sections have been updated to expand the information.
In site updates: The live weather data section has been improved so that the data is presented in a cleaner manner.
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| August 09 2006 |
Live Station Page Enhanced
The weather station for 'North Conway Weather' has been upgraded to a Davis
Instruments Vantage Pro 2. I coincidently developed a new layout for the station
page, which is now online. The left hand side of the page features the live
information in graphical form while the right side features a column that consists
not only of live data, but also historical information for the day, month, and year. Click on the link (below) to view the newly designed page:
Live Conditions - Weather Station
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