Surface Observations

Below is a list of various surface observations from around the Antarctic and neighboring regions using data from Manned Station (Synoptic reports), some Automatic Weather Stations (AWS), Ship, and Buoy observations. The observations are updated every three hours.

Display synoptic and when available METAR weather observations via a timeseries or meteorogram from sites around Antarctica:

As an important note, in these meteorograms, the pressure reported is not altimeter setting, as the labeling may suggest, however it is actually mean sea level pressure.

For more information, questions, concerns or suggested content additions please contact the AWS project or the AMRC.

Other Real-Time Weather Observations and Data

Automatic Weather Station Observations Antarctic Composite Satellite Images Polar Orbiting Satellite Images Surface Observations Polar Navigation Tracks Numerical Weather Prediction Displays

Ship and Buoy Observations Pilot Reports Upper Air/Radiosonde Observations Movies and Animations Webcam Images

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grants Nos. OPP-0537827, OPP-0338147, and OPP-0230028. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Science Foundation.