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.
Summit of Mount Washington gets wind gusts of more than 160 mph
Earlier this week, parts of New Hampshire experienced wind gusts of up to 60 mph. While the winds were strong, they were no match for the conditions at the summit of Mount Washington. Sign up for our Newsletters The Mount Washington Observatory recorded a peak wind gust of 161 mph on Monday.
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It’s important to note that 161mph winds are relatively mild for Mount Washington, which still holds the record set in 1934 for highest wind speed ever recorded atop a mountain—231mph. The 161mph gust only managed to be the 19th highest daily gust the range has experienced. Winds would have to hit at least 170mph to break into the top 10 highest.
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.
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Large and destructive avalanches are "very likely" on Mount Washington Monday due to extreme winds, forecasters say.
Mount Washington Observatory records 161 mph wind speeds
Wind gusts of more than 160 mph were recorded at the highest peak in New Hampshire on Monday. DOGE identified a nearly untraceable code linking payments to the U.S. Treasury to a budget line item, accounting for nearly $4.
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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.
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