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The Alaska State Climate Center
The Alaska State Climate Center
The Alaska State Climate Center
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Our departure maps are updated daily to show the difference between the current temperature and expected temperature, based on 30 years of previously values.

Arctic Sea Ice Extent: June 1, 2026

Seasonal decline continues, extent remains near record low values Total Arctic sea ice extent has remained at or near record low levels throughout May. The sea ice extent decreased from 12.841 million km²  to 11.439 million km² by May 31. ...
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Monthly temperature anomalies from December 2025 to May 2026. Background coloring: ERA5 reanalysis data. Circular markers: Weather stations (ACIS)

Spring 2026: cold and snowy

“Cold and snowy” isn’t exactly unusual weather in Alaska, but spring 2026 was very cold and very snowy, even by Alaska standards. Before we fully transition into meteorological summer (June, July, August), spring 2026 warrants a recap. Monthly temperature anomalies from December 2025 to May 2026. Background coloring: ERA5 reanalysis data. Circular markers: Weather stations ...
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