Forecasters - After Hottest Arctic Summer On Record, We Can Expect Record Warmest Arctic Winter Next
Parts of northern Europe might have experienced a cold fall with temperatures below normal. But forecasts from leading Arctic researchers leave little doubt about an upcoming mild winter. The summer of 2019 was the warmest on record, and the trend will continue into early 2020, researchers from the Arctic Regional Climate Centre (ArcRCC) Network conclude.
The forecasts support evidence of drastic changes in the region. Arctic temperatures continue to warm at more than twice the global average and the extent of winter sea-ice is at record low levels.
During a recent session in the Arctic Climate Forum, experts from across the Arctic region discussed forecasts for the next half year. They agree that surface air temperatures during winter 2019-2020 will be above normal across the majority of the Arctic regions.
The session was organized by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and held in the form of video conference. In the meeting participated representatives of the Arctic Council member states, as well as representatives of shipping companies and indigenous peoples, the Russian meteorological authority, Roshydromet, informs.
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