Mount Washington Records 161-MPH Wind Gust, Highest Since 2019
The extreme winds prompted avalanche warnings in New Hampshire's White Mountains, with dangerous conditions expected to persist through Wednesday morning.
- Mount Washington Observatory reported a 161-mph wind gust on Monday, the highest recorded since a 171-mph gust in February 2019.
- The gust ranks as the 19th highest daily peak wind speed recorded on the mountain since 1935, with the all-time record being 231 mph in 1934.
- Temperatures on Mount Washington dropped to -15°F on Monday, with wind chills reaching as low as -62°F.
- An avalanche warning has been issued for parts of the White Mountains, with officials cautioning against large, hard slab avalanches due to redistributed snow from sustained winds over 100 mph.
- Wind speeds are expected to decrease by Wednesday, but travelers in the area are advised to exercise caution due to ongoing hazardous conditions.
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