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The storm at Thule AB, Greenland in February, 2005 caused massive snow drifts resulting in several doors being blocked. People inside had to dig out of the snow.


February 2005 storm at Thule AB, Greenland. Snow drifts blocked doors on several buildings.

The storm at Thule AB, Greenland in February, 2005 caused massive snow drifts resulting in several doors being blocked. People inside had to dig out of the snow.

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The February 2005 storm at Thule AB, Greenland had 190-200 mile per hour winds or higher. Roofs were peeled awat and in one building, something pierced through the wall. The doors are huge industrial garage doors, so the drift pictured here is immense.
During the February 2005 storm, vehicle windows were blown out and many vehicles were filled with snow. The wind also completely packed many engines full of snow.
Late winter 2004. The last few years, Thule AB, Greenland has experienced an increase in the amount of snowfall. Coupled with the intense winds, large snow drifts form.