Maclaurin 1969 Journal (5 June) about 25% exposed, and there we saw ca. 4 sanderlings, 2 alpine, and a flock of 15 ± turnstones. No display activity. Proceeded on to Voth-Cakeseater area, then down the full length of Gasline Ridge. Area is 99+ % snow covered. Only biros - occasional longspur on small exposed spots. Exposed areas showed no sign of lemming utilization, and no jaegers or owls seen. I think it is time to back off of predictions of a high. In all - the tundra is late- May in appearance; a markedly late year thus far. Returned to write notes and more B.S. The snow is compact but not thick. Some of it is obviously the result of recent snowfall. If the good weather holds much tundra could emerge tomorrow. 6 June Barrow, Alaska A woke to clear weather, but as we ate breakfast a thick fog settled in, and the temperature remained below freezing. Later the fog rose to a high overcast, but the temperature never rose above freezing. Some snow loss via sublimation, but no melt. Tried to pass time in the morning. Uriel Sabriel came in on the morning