Arctic Wednesdays Community Blog

 Arctic Wednesday Post-Trip Blog On Wednesday, March 11th, Mrs. Rogozenski and I had the incredible opportunity to travel to the summit of Mount Washington as part of the Arctic Wednesday program hosted by the Mount Washington Observatory. After weeks of anticipation with our students, it was exciting to finally begin the journey up the mountain. We traveled in a snowcat along the Auto Road, and on the way up we were treated to beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Watching the landscape change as we gained elevation made the experience even more memorable. By the time we reached the summit, however, the conditions had changed dramatically. The clear views we had enjoyed during the climb quickly disappeared, and visibility dropped to just 1/16 of a mile. While we couldn’t see the amazing views Mount Washington is known for, it gave us a firsthand look at how quickly and dramatically weather can shift on the mountain. Experiencing these conditions made it easy to...