October marks the start of the next Antarctic science season with the wintering teams welcoming people back to stations for the first time since last call in May. Weather plays a significant role in travel in the Antarctic and having good weather conditions is vital for safe travel both to the continent and further deep field.
There are several places named after weather conditions across the Territory. Features Dingle Nunatak and Day Nunatak were co-located to highlight the term “Dingle Day” – a clear blue-sky day in Antarctica. Sunshine Glacier was named as, even on cloudy days, there is usually a patch of blue sky above the area that shines a patch of sunlight on the glacier.
Slightly inauspiciously, Weather Guesser Nunataks were named by an aerographer following the US Antarctic Peninsula Traverse in 61-62. Fingers crossed for good weather and dingle days for the coming season!
