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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1979-80: VUWAE 24

C. WEATHER

C. WEATHER

The weather pattern at Mt. Fleming was similar to that experienced previously in the 1978–79 season. Katabatic winds from the polar plateau and low temperatures (averaging about −14°C (@ camp level) restricted the duration of a field day to a few hours especially when working on the exposed ridges.

Winds less than 20 knots (@ camp level) were experienced for only 1/3 of the period December 4 to 22.

Weather observations were made approximately twice daily at Mt. Fleming and Shapeless Mt. These records are summarised in Appendix III.