Mount Washington Observatory: A Haven for Harsh Weather Phenomena Perched at a height of 6000 feet in New Hampshire, Mount Washington Observatory is known for its unpredictable and harsh weather conditions, earning it a reputation as one of the wildest weather spots on the planet. On Friday, the observatory was hit by an arctic blast that brought temperatures to a low of 45 degrees below zero, only a few degrees short of its record. However, it was the relentless gusts of over 100 mph that made the weather truly unbearable, resulting in the coldest wind chill ever recorded in the … Continue reading The Coldest Wind Chill Ever: Braving the Harshest Weather at Mount Washington Observatory