These Have to Be the Best Photos of Mount Washington Ever

It’s “not a view you get everyday.”

That’s what the New Hampshire State Police Aviation Unit said after shooting these incredible photos of the Mount Washington Observatory.

The observatory runs several live webcams. You can see current weather conditions here.

At 6,288 feet, Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeast United States. It’s the site of some of the most extreme weather on Earth. There are hurricane-force winds about 100 days a year; the highest recorded wind speed is 231 mph.

The Mount Washington Auto Road is usually closed this time of year, but officials have considered reopening it this week due to abnormally warm weather.

Mount Washington is also a popular hiking destination, though avalanches are a real danger: