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.
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.
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.
Avalanche warning issued for parts of White Mountains in N.H.
Amid the harsh cold and severe wind, an avalanche warning has been issued for parts of the White Mountains until 7 a.m. Tuesday, the Mount Washington Avalanche Center said.
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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