MARCI weather report: March 3-9, 2014

Local dust storms occurred periodically over the course of the week in Solis and a local dust storm was observed in Margaritifer. Diffuse water ice clouds were present over the equatorial latitudes, particularly in the western hemisphere over Valles Marineris, as well as over the major shield volcanoes. Afternoon skies remained relatively clear over the Opportunity rover site as well as over the Curiosity rover site at Gale Crater… [More at link, including video]