Alaska Climate Research Center

The Alaska State Climate Center
The Alaska State Climate Center
The Alaska State Climate Center

2022 February Monthly Report


Highlights

Bitter cold temperatures persisted for the first 3 weeks across the West Coast, Interior, and North Slope; temperatures were warmer than average across southcentral and southeast Alaska.

Juneau had record high precipitation for the second month in a row, set new record for 3-month (January-February-March) total precipitation.

End-of-month snow depth and snow water equivalent measurements were above normal across the state.

Arctic sea ice growth stalled and slightly decreased, signaling the approach of the seasonal maximum.