Whiteout

Whenever you see pictures of the South Pole you are likely to see postcard-like photographs of a blue sky with bright snow conditions. People in their parkas usually form colorful contrasts to the white and bright environment in sunny weather conditions. This week the weather is quite different. For several days we have had whiteout conditions. Ice clouds are moving through, visibility is low. Sometimes even below 0.5 mile. Yesterday most flights between McMurdo and the Pole were cancelled. We are waiting for the weather to improve.