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Arctic sea-ice loss has 'minimal influence' on severe cold winter weather, research shows
University of Exeter
The dramatic loss of Arctic sea ice through climate change has only a "minimal influence" on severe cold winter weather across Asia and North America, new research has shown.
The possible connection between Arctic sea-ice loss and extreme cold weather - such as the deep freezes that can grip the USA in the winter months - has long been studied by scientists.
Observations show that when the regional sea-ice cover is reduced, swathes of Asia and North America often experience unusually cold and hazardous winter conditions.
However, previous climate modelling studies have suggested that reduced sea ice cannot fully explain the cold winters.
https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-08/uoe-asl080919.php