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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: July 31, 2026

Total Arctic Sea ice extent remains very low, extent in Alaskan waters near normal Total Arctic sea ice extent remains at very low levels. The sea ice extent decreased from 9.103 million km² on June 30 to 6.526 million km² ...
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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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