Mount Washington Observers
an environment less ordinary
A Quiet Night
Saturday, Feb 21, 2004 (12:28
AM)
What a relaxing night we are having on the summit. It started with a great observation at 5:50 this evening. In the ten minutes I was outside, I saw the sky go from 7/8 coverage to fully overcast. Virga was visible in all directions. Lowering clouds approached to obscure the Franconia ridge. Bretton Woods misted over as I felt the first grains of snow fall on my face.
All evening it's been snowing lightly with calm winds around 20mph from the south. Light enough that the snow falls relatively straight down. It's drifted onto the deck 8 inches deep in some places. It's great to enjoy a snowfall where the snow actually stays around untouched by the scouring winds. Going outside is relaxing with snow lightly brushing past and dancing by your feet.
There is some shoveling to do but it's worth it. Tonight, light powder blankets the White Mountains.
Jon Cotton - Summit Intern
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