WEATHER

The Arctic is subject to severe winter weather and ground blizzards. Kuparuk’s SOP for Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 foul weather will be followed.

Phase 1 Visibility is less than 500 feet (10 road markers). Lounsbury continues to work from snowmachines in Phase 1 weather.

Phase 2 Visibility is less than 250 feet (5 road markers). Lounsbury will continue to work from snowmachines in Phase 2 weather on a case by case basis. Weather must be subsiding, not building. Work areas must be close to facilities, pads, camps or existing marked ice roads.

Additional precautions to be taken during Phase 1 or 2 include:

• When traveling to the work area, slow down and maintain visual contact with all crew members.
• Keep track of crew members, check in on radios more often.
• Watch for frostbite. Check to be sure your clothing is keeping the wind out.

Phase 3 Visibility is less than 100 feet (less than 2 road markers). Lounsbury does not work from snowmachines in Phase 3 conditions.