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Two maps centered on the North Pole showing: left, February 2026 average temperature (last 30 hours based on forecast) with much of the Arctic colder than normal (especially over land) and right, February 2025 average temperature, with much of the Arctic warmer than normal.

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Two maps centered on the North Pole showing: left, February 2026 average temperature (last 30 hours based on forecast) with much of the Arctic colder than normal (especially over land) and right, February 2025 average temperature, with much of the Arctic warmer than normal.
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Rick Thoman (alaskawx@alaskan.social)'s status on Saturday, 28-Feb-2026 03:34:11 JST Rick Thoman

Dramatic differences in Arctic average temperatures this February compared to last February, with February 2026 much colder in many areas. And yes, La Niña in place during both winters. Graphics courtesy K. Haustein. #Arctic #Climate @Climatologist49

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