For years, Mt. Washington, located in the state of New Hampshire here in the U.S., held the record as the windiest place on Earth, thanks to a 75 year old record for the highest wind speed ever recorded. The mark was set back in 1934, when gusts reached a speed of 231 miles per hour on the summit of the 6,288 foot peak. Yesterday, winds reached 109 mph making for some sporty weather conditions.
From: Mount Washington Observatory
Weather Observers Mike Dorfman and Tom Padham took a brief break this morning to enjoy the windy and wintry conditions on the observation deck. Winds so far have topped out at 109 mph, with gusts near the century mark expected through this afternoon.