The Arctic sea ice cover appears to have reached its minimum extent for the year, the second-lowest extent recorded since the dawn of the satellite era. While above the record minimum set on September 16, 2007, this year further reinforces the strong negative trend in summertime ice extent observed over the past thirty years. With the minimum behind us, we will continue to analyze ice conditions as we head into the crucial period of the ice growth season during the months to come.
It is not as bad as last year, but still really not good. Next year ought to be interesting as tp whether or not we see trending away from the minimum of Sept 2007 or further melts. Probably the latter.
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