Snow Drift Formation 03-15-10

This footage shows the formation of a large snowdrift over the course of almost 50 minutes, time-lapsed into just over 20 seconds. This was not an easy time-lapse to shoot because of all the blowing snow in the air that makes the drift also covers the lens.

Thanks to Observatory volunteer Ed O'Malley for the use of his waterproof camera to shoot this, and his time and effort to get the footage.

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