The average for the year for Arctic sea ice volume is still 6th lowest per March 4th, but fast approaching 7th lowest. These are however still early days, and a 63–day average, while much more reliable than just a daily figure, is a lot less indicative of where the year is going than, say, a …
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Year-To-Date Average Sea Ice Extent
The average for the year for Arctic sea ice extent is up from 5th to 6th lowest per March 3rd. These are however still early days, and a 62–day average, while much more reliable than just a daily figure, is a lot less indicative of where the year is going than, say, a 100–day or …
Arctic sea ice volume refreeze
Arctic sea ice volume refreeze has come 90% of the way since Summer Minimum per March 1st. The lowest volume year ever, 2017, by the same date, was at 78%. Q: Where’s the data source for this plot?A: Here: http://psc.apl.uw.edu/research/projects/arctic-sea-ice-volume-anomaly/data/Q: How can anyone know if there is a full refreeze?A: Easy. Use a computer. If you …
Arctic sea ice extent meltdown
Arctic sea ice extent meltdown has come 2% of the way from Winter Maximum to a Blue Ocean Event per February 28th. The lowest extent year ever, 2016, by the same date, was still in refreeze, at 100%. Q: Where’s the data source for this plot?A: Here: https://ads.nipr.ac.jp/vishop/#/extentQ: How can anyone know if there is a …