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Analysis - Sea Ice Today
Summer in the Arctic is drawing to a close, and sea ice extent is likely to remain higher than in recent years. Several polynyas have formed poleward of 85 degrees North within the pack as well as areas near the thin ice edge.
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Analysis - Sea Ice Today
As the sun dips lower on the horizon, air temperatures over the central Arctic Ocean are dropping to near freezing conditions.
Analysis - Sea Ice Today
The seasonal decline in Arctic sea ice extent from mid-July onward has proceeded at a near average pace. Extent is currently well below average, but above that observed for recent years.
Analysis - Ice Sheets Today
A moderate melt surge swept across northern Greenland and then encompassed much of the ice sheet perimeter in mid-July. Overall, the 2022 summer season in Greenland continues at a modest pace relative to the past few years.
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