Get a behind-the-scenes look at life and work as a weather observer on the summit of Mount Washington tomorrow night with Alex Branton and her crew! Learn about weather observations, daily life, and current projects, and come with questions for the Q A! Join us for this free live program-- Learn more and register via the link in Story & bio, or visit mountwashington.org/education/science-in-the-mountains | Mount Washington Observatory

Hidden beneath the mountains of Virginia lies Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, a vast underground complex designed to keep the U.S. government running after a catastrophic disaster. Unlike bunkers meant only for the president, Mount Weather is built to house hundreds of civilian officials trained to assume the roles of top government leaders. Deep inside the rock are dormitories, offices, hospitals, power plants, and even underground streets and a subway system. The facility dates back