The maximum Arctic sea extent this winter was 13,790,000 square kilometers on March 20, smaller than the previous record low ...

Typically, sometime in March every year at the end of the long Arctic winter, the maximum of Arctic sea ice extent is reached ...

The Arctic’s winter ice extent reached its lowest recorded level in March since satellite monitoring began in 1979.

The winter growth period for sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is now over, with levels at a record low. The winter ice extent on ...

Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record Low for Its Usual Peak Growth Period Arctic sea ice had its weakest winter buildup since record-keeping began 47 years ago, a symptom of climate change that will have ...

The bright white surface of sea ice plays an important role in slowing warming as it reflects sunlight back into space, in what is known as the albedo effect. Conversely, its melting creates a ...

Arctic sea ice reached its lowest peak in the 47-year satellite record, measuring 14.33 million km 2 on March 22, 2025. This decline is part of a long-term trend of diminishing sea ice ...

The five lowest amounts for winter peak Arctic sea ice have been since 2015. Earlier this month, Antarctica came close to breaking a record for record low sea ice — this is the time of year the region ...

but in February, global sea ice — the combination of Arctic and Antarctic — hit a record low, Meier said.

Arctic sea ice had its weakest winter buildup since record-keeping began ... is the time of year the region hits its minimum — and ended up with the second lowest sea level on record.

Arctic sea ice had its weakest winter buildup since record-keeping began 47 years ago, a symptom of climate change that will have repercussions globally, scientists said Thursday.Related video ...