Mount Washington Observatory presents: Home of the World’s Worst Weather

Program Description

Why is Mount Washington called the “Home of the World’s Worst Weather”? This program will explore the unique life and work of the weather observers stationed on Mount Washington and learn why, for a mountain its size, Mount Washington hosts some of the worst weather on Earth.

Speaker Bio

Brian Fitzgerald serves as Mount Washington Observatory’s Director of Education, based out of the Observatory’s administrative offices in North Conway, New Hampshire. Previously, Brian has served as a summit intern and weather observer/education specialist helping to deliver educational programs and tours on the summit. In addition to his experiences on “the Rockpile,” Brian has worked as Blue Hill Observatory’s Chief Weather Observer, and as a Hut Croo and Naturalist for the Appalachian Mountain Club’s backcountry huts. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Conservation Studies from the University of New Hampshire, and a Master of Education in Science Education from Boston University.