The Three Suns of Resolute

The sun reflects onto the frozen bay in such a way that at times it looks as if there's three suns.

Weathering the Storm

I guess I have some shoveling to do!

Blizzard

We're in the midst of our third blizzard since arriving in Resolute. Taiga and Naoko are keeping cozy inside.

I hope things are warmer for all of you down south. Just think, spring is just around the corner.

Warnings
Resolute
11:16 AM EST Wednesday 24 February 2010
Blizzard warning for
Resolute continued

Blizzard redeveloping late this afternoon.

This is a warning that blizzard conditions are imminent or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

An intense low pressure center currently near Cape Dorset is forecast to track towards the Boothia Peninsula tonight and remain in place into Thursday. Strong easterly winds north of the low will move into the High Arctic late this afternoon and this evening.

Combined with falling snow, strong winds gusting to 90 km/h will produce blizzard conditions in Resolute tonight and Thursday. As well, falling temperatures on Thursday will produce extreme wind chill values below minus 55.

In Grise Fiord gusty northeasterly winds to 90 km/h are expected to redevelop this evening.

A Bit Of Cabin Fever!!

"Welcome the Sun" Community Feast

Naoko and Taiga had a chance to connect with the community a little more during the feast. Taiga met lots of new friends and tried out some of the local cuisine - raw caribou and muktuk.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Taiga enjoying his parcel from Grandma and Grandpa.

Three Weeks on the Job!

Had a great trip to Grise Fiord; it was definitely a very positive and productive visit.

The flight over was amazing; I was able to see the sun rise just as we took off from Resolute and it slowly disappeared as we approached Grise Fiord. For the majority of the flight, there wasn't a cloud in the sky, consequently, was able to get a good view of the landscape. The scenery that surrounds Grise Fiord is rocky and dramatic, it really is a phenomenal place. As for the plane itself, it was a Twin Otter and I had no one to keep me company both going and coming back from Grise Fiord - so had my own private plane! I was really fortunate to have had the chance to get out onto the sea ice a couple kilometers out; thanks Amon, you give a whole new meaning to "off roading"!!

It was great to see Naoko and Taiga on my return. Regardless of the cost, I have decided that Naoko and Taiga need to make the journey up to Grise Fiord with me at least once.

I won't be able to get too comfortable, I am off to Pangnirtung next week for training. So very very busy! I hope all is well with everyone out there. It so strange to look at the temperatures down south with all those spring like numbers; to be honest, it has been pretty good the weather so far. I have yet to truly feel cold.

Around Town

"Off Roading"

Flight Over to Grise Fiord

Sun's Return!

Well she finally took her first peak and showed her vibrant rays. It being clear today really made for a spectacular show.

Headed to the Most Northern Community in Canada

I'm headed up to Grise Fiord tomorrow. For more information on the community, here's an interesting link:

http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/magazine/oct08/feature_grisefiord.asp

Home Sweet Home

Taiga Out on the Town!