Arctic sea ice reached a minimum extent of about 4.6 million km² on September 12, 2026, tying for the 10th-lowest value in the satellite record.

Arctic sea ice extent for September 2026 was 5.34 million sq km according to the OSI SAF Sea Ice Index (Aaboe et al., 2026). This was the 16 th lowest September extent in the satellite record since ...

(a) Interannual variability in Arctic sea-ice extent maximum (1979–2026). In 2026, the annual maximum extent reached a record low of 13.76 million square kilometers on March 13 (indicated by the red ...

According to a number of media reports this week, Arctic sea ice extent has dropped to record low levels, with some claiming that the Arctic may be ice-free within 30 years. According to a number of ...

Arctic sea ice reached its annual winter maximum on March 26, 2026, tying the lowest extent ever recorded for this time of year. The announcement, coming as global temperature data continues to show ...

Something truly extraordinary is unfolding at the top of our planet right now, and most people are barely paying attention. The Arctic, that vast frozen crown of Earth, is melting at a pace that's ...

Despite the Arctic's worsening, ongoing warming, an unexpected trend has been uncovered: A 13-year streak of no new records for sea ice minimum. A climate scientist dives into the possible reasons why ...

Over the past two decades, the Arctic ice cap has exhibited greater seasonal variation in ice thickness and extent, making ...