Mount Washington, in the White Mountains of northern New England, routinely sees some of the coldest temperatures and highest winds in the United States each year, even though its elevation is a mere 6,288 feet. This is due partly to the fact that storms moving east to west across the country are directed by prevailing winds into the area. The mountain range is also positioned almost at a right angle to cold air sweeping down from Canada, which is compressed between two sections of the range and funneled directly onto Mount Washington.
Based on information from the passage, which of the following can be concluded about Mount Washington?
A. The highest wind speeds ever recorded in the US were documented on Mount Washington.
B. Few climbers visit Mount Washington, due to its cold temperatures and high winds.
C. Mount Washington receives the most snow of any peak in the White Mountains.
D. Mount Washington’s weather patterns are determined more by geography than by elevation.
E. Mount Washington is the highest peak in the eastern United States.