24m/s (86km/h) winds, hail, sleet, and rain on to the now soft but slippery ice that covers the ground. Ferries cancelled. Warnings not to drive. Intermittant airport closures. And darkness.

And I'm cycling home in half an hour.

I might even survive the journey.

#ArcticLife

Svalbard: The Arctic Island Where No One Can Be Born or Die https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/svalbard-arctic-island-no-births-or-deaths-kmgfbj2k?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Svalbard #ArcticLife #Norway #UniqueLaws #GlobalSeedVault

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Inktober, 3178e jour (ressenti). Pour le thème #arctic j'étais partie sur un paysage de glace bien compliqué et j'ai perdu la foi avant même de commencer. Grand bien m'en a pris, sinon je n'aurais pas dessiné cet adorable phoque sous les aurores boréales.

#inktober2025 #inktoberarctic #seal #sealdrawing #phoquedessin #arcticlife #digitaldrawing #dessinanimaux #fauna

🌞 Ever thought about living where the sun never sets or darkness rules for weeks? It’s reality in places like Alaska and Norway! 🏔️ Check out these 8 cities that redefine time, light, and adventure:
https://frayedpassport.com/places-where-time-doesnt-exist-8-cities-experiencing-endless-daylight-or-darkness/
#TravelStories #ArcticLife #PolarNights

🌞 Ever thought about living where the sun never sets or darkness rules for weeks? It’s reality in places like Alaska and Norway! 🏔️ Check out these 8 cities that redefine time, light, and adventure:
https://frayedpassport.com/places-where-time-doesnt-exist-8-cities-experiencing-endless-daylight-or-darkness/
#TravelStories #ArcticLife #PolarNights

We're getting ALL the colors today!

#ArcticLife #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights #PolarNight #FireInTheSky

Aurora's doing her special Yule dance!

Performance: 10/10 totally worth at least 6 frostbitten fingers and a red nose!

#ArcticLife #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights #PolarNight #FireInTheSky #BackyardPhotos

One of my favourite moments in the far north. Had planned this two years in advance for the perfect moon and solar scenario. Moonlight auroras are my jam, but you need a decent showing to compete with the moon.

We'd had a lot of great showings that year, but this one was extra extra special. After standing out in the cold for an hour, we headed inside for hot chocolate and a jolly good laugh.

#Norway #Lofoten #Hamnøy #Nordlys #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #DancingSkies #ArcticLife

It's the reason for the season: Happy Solstice!

It's been a month since we last saw the sun, and we have one more month to go until the next sunrise. Meanwhile we're enjoying a different kind of light dancing across the sky almost daily.

#ArcticLife #yule #solstice #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #FireInTheSky #Aurora #PolarNight

This is the last rays of sun we'll see this year! Next sunrise will be in two months. #HelloDarknessMyOldFriend

#ArcticLife #PolarNight