Today, it is better known as the “Home of the World’s Worst Weather.
Mount Washington is located in the temperate climate zone but has Arctic-like conditions.
Mount Washington also receives very high levels of precipitation.
Snowfall occurs almost throughout the year averaging 280 inches a year.
In February 1969, a record 49.3 inches of snow fell during a single 24-hour period.
The peak and the observatory are a popular tourist spot as well.
The high winds has also made the region a popular site for glider flying.
The Tip-Top House, located near the summit, originally began as a hotel.
It has walls as thick as eight feet to keep the travelers warm inside.
It is now a museum.Photo credit
Cog railway to Mount Washington.Photo credit
Sources:Wikipedia/Mount Washington Observatory
