Mak, 1959 Journal had accumulated in anticipation of leaving. In late morning the wind which has been steadily blowing from a SSW quarter for days switched 180° + came from the NE. It brought in fog + mist and late in the day a fall of snow, large beautiful flakes that came down with little breeze. It was shortly evident that the plane would not make it in. Walked down coast on this side of river, managed to cross the stream, half mile N. of camp which has blocked us in that direction for 4-5 days. The water level in the stream has dropped some making crossing a simple matter. Found 2 Japanese net floats on the bay at the mouth of the river. No new birds then. The delta is disappointingly barren. Circled W. along shore to high ridge & back to camp. Collected a few plants in morning, will try to bring them to flower at ALC. May 28 Litoměřice River. The plane did not arrive Valley. The wind continues strong from the NE - it is cold - below freezing + this wind has effectively chilled off the tundra. The snow