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Our departure maps are updated daily to show the difference between the current temperature and expected temperature, based on 30 years of previously values.
Arctic Sea Ice Extent: May 1, 2026
Lowest maximum extent in the satellite record Arctic sea ice reached its annual maximum extent on March 15, 2026, at 14.278 million km². This is the lowest maximum extent in the satellite record and approximately 29,000 km² (0.20%) lower than ...
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Meteorological Spring Has Begun — But Winter Still Has a Firm Grip on Fairbanks
March 1 marked the beginning of meteorological spring in Alaska. In Fairbanks, we are once again experiencing more than 10 hours of direct sunlight each day — a welcome milestone after the long Arctic winter. The sun climbs higher above the horizon, daylight is rapidly increasing, and there is a subtle but noticeable shift in ...
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