Weather:

The 1984/85 season appeared to be one of unsettled weather patterns. Whilst at New Harbour from December 6-9 the weather was abnormally warm, resulting in accelerated deterioration of the sea-ice. However, in the Miers Valley it was always overcast with a prevailing easterly of 10-15 knots. At Robertson Ridge it was often fine but windy, only one day being bad enough to halt a planned helicopter move. Weather in the Blue Glacier was one of contrasts; beautiful sunny days early in our stay with wind, snow and whiteouts dominant towards the end. In all, four days of helicopter delays were experienced because of weather, and four working days lost in the field, not to mention those marginal days when some work was done.