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! Click here to view the new photo gallery and to read the detailed information in Snow Zone. New Sky Cam will be online late April I have purchased and recieved a new sky cam, NetCam XL 3, from Star-Dot Technology. It will be officially online by May 1. The live images will feature a 3 acre pond where moose and deer often flock. There are many opportunities with the camera and its location. Stay tuned for its debut.

February 19 2008 Remembering Dick Sharron It is with great sadness to report that my close friend and daily web site contributor, Dick Sharron, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2008. He was an important part of my life since meeting him many years ago. Please click here to read my tribute to him. Also, this morning Matt Noyes aired a beautiful 3 minute tribute on NECN. Go to Matt's web site (www.mattnoyes.net) to view the video. UPDATE: The live station conditions are now updating again as of 7 PM on February 22, 2008. Click here to view.

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. Climate Data Updates With the above in mind, the following climate data sections have been updated to expand all information. December 2007 and Year 2007 - Climate Summaries List of Local Extremes - 18 Unique Top Ten Lists Historical Observations - Monthly data for temps, rain, etc. Whether past, present, or future, click on Climate Database for all your climate info needs.

December 08 2007 'Snow Zone' Updating Daily The winter season has gotten a healthy start here in the Mount Washington Valley. November temperatures averaged below normal and December opened with a moderate snowstorm. Stay tuned to Snow Zone for the latest snow depth, accumulations, and more! Click here to view 'Snow Zone'. Introducing Evan My golden retriever, Shadow, suddenly passed away in July and was 11 years old. I was with him 24/7 and had been my therapy dog. He was my best friend so when he passed it was hard for me. After a few months, we got another Golden Retriever shortly before Thanksgiving. We named him Evan after Evan’s Notch. He is a beautiful pup who will no doubt grow to be my best friend. Click here to view view a collage of photos of his first two weeks at home.

October 09 2007 Caleb's Biography rewritten and updated I rewrote my biography and updated it with the years following 2003. By reading it you can learn what its like to live with two incurable and potentially fatal diseases. The first health issue that I have is tuberous sclerosis, which produces such issues like full blown tonic clonic seizures that begin and have no end. These seizures originate in the frontal lobe section of my brain. Such massive episodes require expert medical help. The second challenge is that many fast growing and aggressive tumors and cysts are presently overtaking my kidneys. Click here to read about Caleb's Life. Forecast consolidation The 'NWS Info' section has been made much more precise then before. You can find the forecast, radar imagery, and storm warnings on one page. Hopefully it is a more friendly layout. Click here to view.

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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 is filed under Climate Database.

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: --------------------- 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: 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. Thank You to Dick Sharron I was introduced to Dick through my next door neighbor when he moved to the North Conway region in September 2003. Throughout his life he has always had a passion for meteorology so we therefore connected right off. I asked him if he would like to assist me while away at college. He immediately said yes. Since then Dick's help with reporting snow depth, accumulation, and weather conditions has allowed me to continue North Conway Weather's deliverance of exceptional quality. Dick has has become a great friend to my family and myself. I have sincere gratitude and appreciation for his help while I continue at college. In honor of Dick, I posted a gallery of his new Golden Retriever pup, Barney. This dog reminds me of my own Golden Retriever, Shadow, when he was young. [Click here to view. This is a direct link.] Sample of Photos:

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. Climate Data Updates With the above in mind, the following climate data sections have been updated to expand the information. December 2006 and Year 2006 - Climate Summaries List of Local Extremes - 18 Unique Top Ten Lists with updates in Wettest Day, Warmest Monthly Mean, Warmest Yearly Mean, Least Snowiest Season Historical Observations - Monthly data for temperature and rainfall, amongst others In site updates: The live weather data section has been improved so that the data is presented in a cleaner manner.

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 North Conway Area Guide Check out this great website that features visitor information concerning local hotels, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and more. View North Conway NH Area Guide