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The last few days have presented the worst weather I've seen at the South Pole so far. It hasn't been too cold (-28 C) but it has been windy (25 knots!) with windchill in the -40s C. Brrr!!!

http:// That's -29 Celsius.

Bakhtiyar explores wind drifts in the trench.
Bakhtiyar explores wind drifts in the trench.
Chris Elliott braves the wind. He won't sacrifice clear communication for comfo
Chris Elliott braves the wind. He won't sacrifice clear communication for comfort.
James Roth makes a snow angel
James Roth makes a snow angel.
Snow drifts and overhangs accumulmated in our trenches.
Snow drifts and overhangs accumulated in our trenches.
Turns out overhangs are unstable if disturbed.
Overhangs can be unstable if disturbed.

Even from inside the ice was impressive.

Snow crystals on the window of the lounge
Snow crystals on the window of the lounge
pretty
In the winter do all the windows get covered eventually?
In the winter do all the windows get covered eventually?

Details
Author
Katey Shirey
Date
Expedition
IceCube In-ice Antarctic Telescope 2010
Weather Summary
Windy and cold
Temperature
-18
Wind Speed
28
Wind Chill
-46

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