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 wind gusts reach 161 mph
The Mount Washington Observatory says it recorded peak gusts of 161 mph, the highest gust since a 171 mph reading on Feb. 25th, 2019 and the top 19th highest since 1935. The highest wind speed ever recorded at Mount Washington was 231 back in 1934.
New England weather: Winds top 60 mph across Massachusetts, avalanche warning issued for Mt. Washington
Powerful winds blasted freezing air across New England on Monday and are expected to continue, with high wind advisories remaining through Tuesday throughout Massachusetts and other states. Gusts were reported up to 68 miles per hour in central Massachusetts west of Marlboro as of Monday afternoon,
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, when winds reached 171 mph.
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.
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.
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.
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