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.
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The Mount Washington Observatory recorded a peak wind gust of 161 mph on Monday, the highest daily peak gust since February 2019, when winds reached 171 mph.
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Mount Washington wind gusts reach 161 mph
The Mount Washington Observatory says it recorded peak gusts of 161 mph, the highest gust since a 171 mph reading on Feb. 25th, 2019 and the top 19th highest since 1935. The highest wind speed ever recorded at Mount Washington was 231 back in 1934.
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MOUNT WASHINGTON (WGME) -- It's been a busy week in the White Mountains and Mount Washington, with extreme wind gusts and avalanche warnings. On Monday, Mount Washington recorded a wind gust of 161 MPH. This is the observatory's highest daily peak wind gust since February 2019.
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It’s important to note that 161mph winds are relatively mild for Mount Washington, which still holds the record set in 1934 for highest wind speed ever recorded atop a mountain—231mph. The 161mph gust only managed to be the 19th highest daily gust the range has experienced. Winds would have to hit at least 170mph to break into the top 10 highest.
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Winds atop Mount Washington gusted more than 130 miles per hour on Valentine's Day. >> Video in player above from previous story << Sign up for our Newsletters The Mount Washington Observatory said on Friday the average wind speed was just over 83mph with a peak gust of 131 mph from the west.
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Mount Washington Observatory records more than 160 mph wind gusts
Wind gusts of more than 160 mph were recorded at the highest peak in New Hampshire on Monday. The Mount Washington Observatory recorded a gust of 161 mph, the highest daily peak gust since February ...
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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.