The race to the bottom
With the waning of sunlight, the pace of sea ice loss in the Arctic is slowing, and the seasonal minimum is expected in mid-September
Introducing Sea Ice Today
The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) has launched an upgraded and streamlined Sea Ice Today website
Facts About the Arctic in September 2024
At the beginning of September JAXA/ViSHOP extent was 4th lowest for the date in the satellite era
The waning of Arctic summer
Arctic sea ice continued the fast retreat that was observed in July through August 10, followed by a brief slowdown, only to pick up pace again.
The chill is gone
Arctic sea ice cover retreated rapidly in July 2024, pushing the daily ice extent at the end of the month to the third lowest in the 46-year satellite record.