August 2026 Sea Ice Update
Ice extent “typically low” for the 2020s
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August 2026 News Updates
Juneau Glacier Dam Release Flooding and Arctic Report Card
Arctic July 2026 Climate Summary
Third warmest with precipitation close to average
Alaska Climate Summary for July 2026
Cool with highly variable rainfall.
July 2026 Arctic Wildfire Update
Most of the action in Northwest Territories, Canada
Late July 2026 Arctic Sea Ice Update
A Tale of Two Hemispheres
Alaska's Chilly 2026
The first half of the the year has been cool. But why?
Mid-July 2026 Arctic Sea Ice Update
Typical mid-summer decrease overall but big regional differences
June 2026 Arctic and Alaska Climate Summary
Record warm…and dry over arctic lands
Icy Beaufort Sea
Picture’s worth 1000 words. Or more.
June 2026 Arctic Ice and Wildfire
Low sea ice extent and snow cover, wildfire picking up
Arctic Summer Climate Trends
Higher air and ocean temperatures, less snow and ice
Arctic Sea Ice and Snow Cover Mid-June 2026 Update
Summer is happening
Spring 2026 Arctic Climate Summary
Wet with typical 21st century temperatures
Alaska May 2026 Climate Summary
Cool and wet except in the west
May 2026 Sea Ice and Snow Update
The transition to summer proceeds
Arctic Summer and El Niño, Part 2
Warm and dry prevalent
Spring 2026 is Progressing
Arctic and Alaska updates
Spring 2026 River Break-up to May 8th
So far, no big problems
Arctic April 2026 Climate Summary
Regional drama but overall typical for the 2020s.
Alaska April 2026 Climate Summary
Mostly uneventful for a change