megan #1058:
Yes, the cloud/ice comment was made 140 miles out, but not in reference to that location. It was made in reference to the McMurdo Station area, 140 miles down the track:
0018:05 - McMurdo Station on HF: " ... If you have copied our latest weather we have a low overcast in the area (at) about 2000 feet and right now we’re having some snow but our visibility is still about 40 miles and if you like I can give you an update on where the clear areas are around the local area. '
0018:11 Capt Collins to crew: "Clouds come down a bit *** may not be able to ** McMurdo. Very hard to tell the difference between the cloud and the ice ** "