Current South Pole Weather
South Pole weather data from 2010/09/03 05:50 UTC (2010/09/03 05:50 +0000):
Temperature: -59°C / -74.2°F
Windchill: -79.8°C / -111.7°F
Wind: NE (50°) at 20.4 km/h / 12.7 mph
Visibility: beyond 10 km / 6.2 sm
Clouds: Overcast at 609.6m
Conditions: Ice Crystals, Low Drifting Snow
The current satellite image from the University of Wisconsin’s Space Science and Engineering Center:
You can see what the conditions are actually like on the NOAA webcam (updated every 15 minutes when we have a satellite link): 
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March 19th, 2008 08:15
Wow I just can’t believe the temps there. I have never experianced that kind of cold. I used to snowmobile in Old Forge New York and have been out riding at about -20F. That would seem like a warm day to you. I have been coming to these web sites for a few years now and love the insight you all bring to life down there. Keep up the good work.
March 22nd, 2008 04:29
JUST THE WAY I REMBER IT FROM 1967 WINTER OVER. HOPE EVERYONE THERE IS O.K. JUST THINK GUYS ONLY ABOUT 8 MONTHS TILL THE NEXT PLANE. DOUG HARWOOD WINTER OVER 1967
April 1st, 2008 13:04
Thanks so much to all of you enduring another Winter at the South Pole. I am an Army officer who has deployed in combat zones many times and I am in awe of the professionalism, sacrifice, dedication and spirit of all of you “Polies”. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to spread the good word or help you out in any way. You are all truly an inspiration to America and the International Scientific Community!
April 26th, 2008 14:39
just think 7 mounths and its over indiana jack
May 5th, 2008 02:45
Well, I hope everything is all well with everyone at the pole. I keep watching the weather and I’m glad I’m here in arizona. Our temps have been nearing the 100 plus degrees. Thanks for all your sacrifices, Your OAE friend, Doug, W/O 67
June 1st, 2008 04:46
BRrrrrrr cold!!!!!!
June 25th, 2008 17:03
where’s drew? Is he at the Aleutian Islands?
Tricky Nature
July 14th, 2008 18:14
Good Day,
I hope is well and you all are staying warm!!! I am a “Ham and weather Guy” and been trying to get a QSL card from you guy’s. Wondering what band you guy’s talk on. Again stay warm and well.
Best wishes,
Chris Bresett
KC2TLU
Upstate NY, USA
July 15th, 2008 04:01
I´m interesting to immigrate in Ant
arctida.What´s the possibility?
July 25th, 2008 11:47
just to say I have recently read three books on Scott snf am amazed at the work you guys do in antartica.
Keep up the good work.
Richard
August 2nd, 2008 06:47
I could never in my wildest dreams of in comparision to the Blizzard of 1977 and ’85 that it was so cold in terms of wind chill factor wise down there it is +82 degrees and sunny here just to make your day alittle pleasant I am from Buffalo N.Y. I often wonder if how the penguins’ heart can survive in such temperatures?
August 2nd, 2008 06:51
I just correct a mistake on my e mail address
September 19th, 2008 22:11
Im wondering if your eyes freeze up and how do you protect them.What kind of gloves do you wear.because my hands are always freezing,
alyboy from port jefferson new york
October 8th, 2008 21:08
what kind of heating and water system do you have and what is the inside temperture?How about the sewer system,how does that work and how is the food.
Keep warm and good luck.
alyboy
p.s. how can I mail you people.
November 9th, 2008 10:46
First,in climatology history was Robert Falcon Scott’s terrible turn in the weather a freak, or just a normal deviant.
Second do you think any down there could repeat Shackletons journey beyond elephant island? How much respect do you have for them knowing the conditions…I know I’m dumbfounded, humbled to no end! Also a bit confused why Roald seemed to have much better weather. Luck of the draw? Thank You
December 1st, 2008 11:20
I have read so much about the antarctica. Adventurers, explorers and the people who winter over there. I have often thought about going there for a winter or two but it seems like there are only very specific jobs and very hearty popel who can make it. I hope you stay entertained.Are there still tons of hot dogs lining the halls down there?
December 4th, 2008 13:16
Eydie, I dont think this is a question forum. I submitted my post and never received a reply in any form.I guess its a common mistake that mostly everyone made! I wish they would designate a person to answer our questions here. Perhaps they will someday..
I would love to winter over once! Thoses arouras look awesome. cya, Jersey Ron.
December 4th, 2008 14:06
Ron,
I do enjoy your comments but unfortunately time doesn’t allow to go into detailed answers most of the time. This is a one man show. Hope you understand.
December 10th, 2008 11:03
hello
je recherche les videos d’aurores boreales de Ebihora institut de Tokyo pouvez vous m’envoyer le nom du site merci!!!!
pavlo
December 14th, 2008 07:00
Some of the entries bring a smile on my face. Of course all of us are antarctica enthusiasts but Ihope that the people who write that they would like to spend a winter there are REALLY 12 years old.
Of course I would like to see the pole too, but please only briefly!!!
I recommend the books of Oslund for a glimpse at the tortutes traversing Antarctica and Arctica.
Claus-Peter
December 27th, 2008 12:58
I for one cetainly do NOT mean winter over exposed to the elements..Too cold, but I hear the foods so good!lol…I would jump at a chance to spend a year there. Brush up on my chess..
January 17th, 2009 15:00
C’mon guys/girls, please there must be some way to put a sunscreen on the camera and let us enjoy your 24 hr sunset….Just a thought and a view I’m sure a lot would love to see!
Heck I would try to paypal $ just to see it! even if in 4 hr incraments ..
March 27th, 2009 11:00
hi all, kisses from Italy…
May 19th, 2009 17:18
To Ron: My friend, you don’t see an Antarctic sunset, you experience it. And the only way to do that is to commit to the long haul: the grueling temperatures, the fantastic community life, the life of a winter-over. Greetings from 90 degrees south!
June 13th, 2009 16:47
I apprecaite Ron’s reply to my quetiosn for the team in Antarctic, back in 08. I was under the assumption that that someone was heating one the many thousands of hot dogs from the halls on their room stove and reading these. I spose I should find some place where someone wants to tell me about the frozen sites or I could jsut be fascinated by these comments….peace lvoea nd icebergs…e
June 14th, 2009 17:13
Check out this….
C00l ste, keep up the good work….
June 18th, 2009 22:29
Is there a chat room for people staying at SPT ? If so please post a link…I would like to chat with people there.
June 19th, 2009 04:41
Was the South Pole Air Traffic Contoller Nov 1984 – Feb 1985, Nov 1985 – Jan 1986, Nov 1986 – Dec 1987. The Weather is as I remember the Winter-Overs telling me. The Facilities look fresher. I wouldn’t know what to do without seeing that big Dome though. it is still the best duty station I ever served.
Wally
July 9th, 2009 17:43
Steph!
Rub something together down there, will ya?
Nice job on the Jake Speed info.
Hope your winter is going well. Say hello to Johan for me!
July 25th, 2009 04:52
I am going to the Esperanza (ARG) station for 3 months January 2010. It’s going to be an awesome experience.
August 26th, 2009 17:46
How life down there? Please respond before Fri.08/28/09. One question is how do you think global warming is changing the seasons down there as it is up here? I`m a big space nut, like my momma says.. Our weather is changing so fast that even the seasona don`t know what season it is. Do you have high waves? Take care.
Best Regards
VT
September 2nd, 2009 01:56
I LIVE IN BRISTOL PA & THE WEATHER IS 59+ & SUNNY HERE.
November 30th, 2009 16:40
Wow,
Weather network says it -32 right now….Too cold for this camper!!! I think Mexico it the way to go.
I’m in Edmonton, its 4c now…I’ll quit whining!!! lol
January 12th, 2010 00:12
Hey guys.
Was just brousing and came across this site, just wanted to say keep up the good work! I thought it was cold here in Southampton England but bbrrrr All the best!!!
January 23rd, 2010 10:41
Heya, -25°c and similar lighting conditions up here too! However, since I’ve clicked on this site it’s already gotten a tad darker (evening) and I guess your lighting hasn’t changed… at all! Anyway, howdy from your northern snow friends in Canada!
January 26th, 2010 15:38
Hi from Chicago….We’re at around 20 F here and 1″ of snow…so for you all that’s like summer. If you have an ILRP node and would like to chat on echolink you can send it to
AB9JW@comcast.net and a zulu time that would be best to chat. Have a good day, since I guess you might not be having nights yet.