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Tales from the home of the world’s worst weather

WALPOLE — Bitter cold, dense fog, heavy snow and record winds: Mount Washington is known worldwide for its unpredictable and dangerous weather. For a mountain its size, why is Mt. Washington call the “Home of the World’s Worst Weather”?

Join Mount Washington Observatory’s Will Broussard for an investigation into the unique life and work of weather observers stationed at the observatory year-round. We will explore how the mountain’s weather works and what it can tell us about New England’s own weather patterns. This program will include interactive demonstrations, weather instruments, stunning photography, and video footage from the summit. This exciting program is appropriate for adults and children alike.

Join the Friends of the Hooper Institute at the Walpole Town Hall on Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. for this fundraiser for the Hooper Institute’s High School Summer Work Program. Admission is by donation. There will be a door prize raffle of weather related items. Refreshments will be provided.

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