Mount Washington sees 161-mph wind gust

Mount Washington in New Hampshire sees 161-mph wind gust, still short of record high
Mount Washington, known for its harsh and erratic weather, saw its wind gusts top out at 161 mph on Monday, the observatory reported. Wind speeds are relative, however: The mountain still holds the record for the highest surface wind speed ever measured in the United States: 231 mph.
Avalanche warning issued for Mount Washington as extreme winds top 150 mph
Large and destructive avalanches are "very likely" on Mount Washington Monday due to extreme winds, forecasters say.
Mount Washington Observatory records more than 160 mph wind gusts
Wind gusts of more than 160 mph were recorded at the highest peak in New Hampshire on Monday. The Mount Washington Observatory recorded a gust of 161 mph, the highest daily peak gust since February 2019,
Watch live as wind gusts at Mount Washington Observatory reach 161 mph
As wind gusts reach 161 mph on Mount Washington Observatory, people safe at home can watch live stream cameras. On Monday afternoon, wind gusts were often 125 mph to 135 mph with frequent gusts into the 140s, Mount Washington Observatory said on Facebook. It is located in North Conway, New Hampshire.
Avalanche warning issued for portions of White Mountains
Significant snowfall from the weekend and the return of gusty winds will create a high risk of avalanches in parts of the White Mountains.
Winds gust up to 131 mph on Valentine's Day atop Mount Washington
Winds atop Mount Washington gusted more than 130 miles per hour on Valentine's Day. The Mount Washington Observatory said on Friday the average wind speed was just over 83mph with a peak gust of 131 mph from the west. Winds will pick up again with gust in excess of 100 mph likely through Monday and through much of Tuesday, the observatory said.
Some of the strongest winds ever: Mount Washington records incredible gusts
Maine saw some pretty impressive wind gusts on Monday, with several communities topping 50 miles per hour, including Rangeley checking in at 61 miles per hour. But those gusts pale in comparison to the summit of Mount Washington.
Rescuers save lives of experienced hikers stranded in deep snow on Mount Washington
Kathryn McKee and her hiking partner were overwhelmed by snow and wind while hiking New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
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Freezing hikers stuck in waist-deep snow rescued during Mount Washington whiteout
The two friends had hiked New Hampshire’s challenging Mount Washington trail a month ago. They returned and did it again Sunday after trekking through neighboring peaks in the White Mountains.
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Hikers stranded on Mount Washington safe after harrowing overnight rescue
The two experienced hikers fought chest-deep snow and freezing temperatures before huddling in snow to wait for rescuers.
Two Massachusetts residents rescued from ‘very deep snow’ overnight on Mount Washington
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