Day 15 - 14K camp, stormy weather

First full day of the snowstorm at 14K camp is exactly as forecasted. Lucky for us, we didn't trust the InReach's "all clear" and instead relied on the NPS rangers' prediction of "heavy snow and wind." The wind on the 16K ridge makes a horrible noise, similar to a passenger jet landing, which has been nonstop all night and day. No one ventures outside due to the severe weather. Inside our tent, it is dry and comfortable, although strong gusts of wind occasionally strike the tent, but it holds strong. The forecast for 17K is a temperature of -30°C and winds up to 60 mph, so we will be staying put.

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