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April 2009:
Two storms hit McMurdo Station this month. On the 13th, recorded winds 64 knots, gusting to 78 knots.
On the 20th, recorded 57 knots with gusts to 69 knots, and set a record for maximum daily snowfall of 28.4
inches, surpassing 10.0 inches set in 1968. This month also set a record for maximum monthly snowfall of 82.4
inches, surpassing 17.0 inches from 1968.
May 2009:
SRC ICE Team hiring continues.
ATS Program Timeline
The ATS Program accepts resumes of potential candidates all year long. Please be aware if you are not selected for the current deployment, your resume will be considered for future deployments.
| Jan-Mar: | Resumes collected. |
| April: | Program requirements are determined. The number and type of positions are determined for deployment to the ice. |
| May: | Candidates are contacted to discuss the ATS program and potential employment. |
| June: | Offers are extended for deployment to Antarctica. |
| August: | Weather Forecasters and Observers deploy to Antarctica. |
| Sep-Jan: | Deployment of remaining personnel to the Ice. |
| February: | ATS personnel return from Antarctica. |