This view to the Northeast from our present position illustrates the clear skies, bright sunlight, and cold temperatures of the high pressure zone currently dominating our region. The sea smoke can clearly be seen rising from the few patches of open water that remain as the sea ice begins to form in earnest under temperatures of -21 degrees (-40 wind chill) Centigrade. There are some late fall blooms of diatoms (algae) in the water but so far no seals or penguins. Temperatures may reach -10 degrees Centigrade by midday.