Dartmouth 7 Day Weather
Laila Berri
Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >
Recommendations for a replacement will come from a working group whose members will consider new designs for the weather vane and also whether iconography across the institution needs to be changed. Hanlon has asked Vice President for Communications Justin Anderson to organize the review process, including assembling working group members, who will give their recommendations to Hanlon.
The Guarini School for Graduate and Advanced Studies recently adopted a shield that features Baker Tower, including a representation of the weather vane. The shield will be modified to reflect whatever change is ultimately made.
However, in its first 200 years, Dartmouth fell short of its pledge to educate Native Americans. In 1970, then-president John Kemeny, in his inaugural address, promised to address the lack of opportunities for Native Americans in higher education. He established the Native American Program at Dartmouth and called for admissions officers to recruit Native American students.
This policy governs declaration of a weather-related schedule change as well as employee timekeeping during episodes of inclement weather when the College continues regular operation and in the rare circumstance when it does not.
Dartmouth's scheduled operations are rarely interrupted because, among other concerns, it has a predominantly residential student population and ongoing staffing needs for student services, patient services, academic and research activities, maintenance of the College's physical resources, and other services for the health, welfare and safety of the College community. Even in inclement weather conditions, employees should assume that operations will continue on a "business as usual" basis, unless they receive notice of curtailed operations. This policy governs declaration of a weather-related schedule change as well as employee timekeeping during episodes of inclement weather when the College continues regular operations and in the rare circumstance when it does not.
Employees who come in late, leave early, or are absent because of weather conditions may either make up the lost time during the same workweek or, if that is not possible, charge the time lost against available personal or vacation leave balances. Employees who are unable to come to work because of inclement weather conditions should notify their supervisor as soon as possible. Employees who want to leave work early because of the weather must request the permission of their supervisors. Each division may establish its own process for review and approval of an
employee's request to adjust their work schedule or to perform work remotely on a temporary basis due to inclement weather, in accordance with the operational considerations included in Dartmouth's Alternative Work Arrangements Policy:
Decisions to approve or not approve an employee's request for a temporary schedule adjustment or permission to work remotely due to weather conditions rest solely within the leadership of each division.
Employees will be notified of curtailed operations as soon as possible by means of all available media. Curtailed operations means that all non-essential functions should operate with limited staff or close entirely. Curtailed operations may involve delayed opening, early closure, or cancellation of all but essential functions.
Essential functions are those needed to maintain core student services when the College is in regular session and those needed to maintain campus safety and security and vital patient services at all times. Every department should have a contingency plan, approved by the area's dean or vice president, that identifies which services are essential and when. Students should always assume that classes will be held unless notified of a cancellation by their professors via email.
I was crazily unprepared when I returned to campus for my first winter term. I went from the high 70s to the low 20s in less than 24h, as I journeyed my way back to Hanover. While the drop in temperature caught me off guard, I made several smart decisions at the start of the term that truly did wonders for me, so I'm happy to announce that I never froze! The tips I'm about to share below not only helped me adapt to this unfamiliar weather but also allowed me to fully embrace it.
Whenever I get some free time, I like to go on long walks near campus, even in the winter! One of my go-to spots is the Connecticut River, which is typically frozen over at this time of year.
Before Dartmouth, I had never worn a thick jacket, a woolen hat, or winter boots. I received quite a shock when I stepped off the coach and was instantly hit by a cold gust of wind. With very few warm clothes in my closet, I signed up for the Sustainability Office's Winter Clothing Drive. Rest assured, I left that drive with multiple items that served me well throughout the cold months. So..., do not fret if you think layering up could hurt your wallet, as you can get a wide selection of clothes for free!
This shot gives you a sense of what campus looks like whenever we get a fresh blanket of snow. I personally think campus looks stunning in this kind of weather, and I can assure you that the sun does come out after a snowstorm!
Once I had secured all the appropriate gear, I could now enjoy outdoorsy winter activities like Winter Carnival and the legendary snowball fight. Winter Carnival is a three-day festival in the middle of the term that features Ice Skating exhibitions, snowshoe races, ice sculpture competitions, and so many other fun events! After a long week of studying and busy schedules, this is yet another opportunity for us to come together and celebrate the magic of winter. Although I wasn't brave enough to test my fate with winter sports, many of my friends also enrolled in skiing classes that term at Dartmouth's own Skiway, which provides a generous number of affordable lessons and equipment rentals. I was too scared to even go down a bunny slope, but for all those adventurous souls, winter is the perfect season to learn new sports, ranging from snowboarding to cross-country skiing!
I honestly thought Dartmouth's winters would be a lot more brutal than they turned out to be. I'm not going to gloss over the fact that on some days temperatures dropped below freezing. However, looking back, I would argue winter was by far one of my best terms. Spending time bundled up indoors with friends allowed me to form really meaningful connections. I don't think I'd be living the quintessential Dartmouth experience if I hadn't sampled all its seasons. I can easily point out the positives of Hanover's crisp fall weather and warm spring days, but the winter is also full of great surprises, even for the worst cynics out there. Please don't be intimidated by the cold, just come (a lil) prepared!
Sophomore Summer has already defined itself by its exciting, unfamiliar experiences and the relaxed atmosphere of campus. With new classes and clubs in full swing, here is what I have been up to during this wonderful time on campus!
Dartmouth employs a unique quarter system in which most students are on campus in the summer between their sophomore and junior year, labeled "Sophomore Summer." But why did it start? And what are my plans for this notable term?
Sophomore summer is in full swing, and with the campus exclusively for sophomores, it's a vibrant and relaxed atmosphere. I'm on campus to enjoy this unique experience, diving into activities like cooking, research, and outdoor outings!
Dartmouth College has records of weather observations dating back to 1827. Currently, observations dating back to 1950 are available online in xlsx format, and some records prior to 1950 are available as pdf documents, preserved in the data's original format. We are in the process of digitizing the data prior to 1950, and it will be posted as we progress.
Historical data may contain different information. At times the wind speed was recorded, as was the humidity. When data collection was started, temperatures were recorded at specific times -- morning, noon, and evening -- rather than high and low for the day. There have been many changes over the years.
Online data is currently available from 1950 to the current year, as well as for scattered years going back to 1827. We are in the process of digitizing the historic data, and it will be added to this site as we progress. All the data is also available for viewing in hard copy format at the Rauner Library.
For years prior to 1950, data is available as pdf images of the originals, preserving the historical information. For the years 1950 through the year previous to the current year, the data is stored in zip files. Each zip file contains all of the weather data, stored as monthly xls or xlsx files, for a given decade. Individual xlsx files are available for the current year.
A diverse and inclusive intellectual community is critical to an exceptional education, scholarly innovation, and human creativity. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is committed to actions and investments that foster welcoming environments where everyone feels empowered to achieve their greatest potential for learning, teaching, researching, and creating. Details of current action plans can be found in the Arts and Sciences Diversity and Inclusion Reports and Plans and the institution-wide strategic plan Toward Equity: Aligning Action and Accountability.
Sarah Carson is a historian of modern South Asia who studies the intersections of weather and climate, predictive sciences, and modern governance. She is currently at work on her first book Weather Reasons, which identifies the "scientific forecast" as a crucial but controversial modern technology that played a pivotal role in debates about scientific authority and authenticity in South Asia. In the book, she tracks the dynamic interplay between multiple traditions of weather prediction and explanation across the region from the 1860s to the 1960s. Sarah has previously published on the politics of the long-term monsoon forecast and climate history in South Asia. Her related research interests include jyōtiṣa śāstra (astral science), Bengali and Rajasthani weather proverbs, global environmental science, and climate politics.
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