*WEATHER

For the 22 days in the field the weather was generally good. Field movements by helicopter were not constrained by the weather. Nov 24^th was the only day in which field reconnaissance and sampling was not possible because of poor visibility and blowing snow. Temperatures in Beacon Valley ranged from −25°C at night to −12°C during warmer days. Arena Valley was slightly warmer and ranged from −18°C to −8°C, but windier than Beacon Valley. By comparison, Pearse Valley was warm with night temperatures about −6°C and day temperatures about −1°C.