Mike -
Does Steve usually clear the snow prior to drilling a hole for a dive site? Why did you decide to do it this time? If you don't clear the snow, will the water just soak down into the snow and not cause a problem, so then you can place the dive hut right away without it freezing to the sea ice?
If it is possible I think it would be interesting to view a video from the next hole that you drill to see the difference without the snow being cleared.
Thanks!!
~Alli :)