The Coldest Wind Chill Ever: Braving the Harshest Weather at Mount Washington Observatory
Mount Washington Observatory is located at 6000 feet in New Hampshire and known for its harsh weather conditions.
On Friday, the observatory was hit by an arctic blast with temperatures reaching 45 degrees below zero and wind gusts over 100 mph.
This resulted in the coldest wind chill ever recorded in the US at 108 degrees below zero.
The observatory is a nonprofit research and education institution dedicated to advancing understanding of Earth's weather and climate.
The recent cold snap broke records not just in Mount Washington but across various states in the US.
The arctic freeze caused widespread disruption in the Northeast and New England.
The cold front also swept through Texas, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and causing at least 12 traffic fatalities.
Officials in New York City activated "Code Blue" to bring homeless into shelters due to the dangerous weather conditions.
Despite the challenges, Mount Washington Observatory continues to play a vital role in understanding complex and changing weather patterns.
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