The Latest Breaking News from Arctic

Arctic weather blast to relent briefly but now high winds are expected to sweep in

Temperatures plunged to as low as minus 15.7C in Altnaharra, northern Scotland, yesterday (Saturday)

Wales Online · Mar 12, 2023

Arctic temperatures to briefly relent but winds expected to strengthen

Temperatures plunged to as low as minus 15.7C in Altnaharra, northern Scotland, on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023

Moscow is betting big on its Arctic shipping route as the costs of invading Ukraine continue to mount

For the past decade, Vladimir Putin has been quietly pursuing his goal of transforming Russia's frozen northern coast into a global shipping hub to rival the Suez canal. It's a bet that appears to be paying off at a key moment.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Why isn't the snow settling? Types of snowfall explained as UK gripped by Arctic blast

Wintry showers have gripped much of Britain, but many people are wondering why the snow isn't settling on the ground

Nottingham Post · Mar 9, 2023

Travel warnings across Edinburgh and the Lothians as Arctic blast sweeps in

There could also be some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths and some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 9, 2023

Snow storms to sweep much of England after coldest night of the year, while flooding warning issued in London

The Met Office has issued two amber warnings for ‘strong winds bringing blizzard conditions’ and up to 40cm of snow

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2023

Snow Blankets London As Bitter Cold Grips Northern Europe

A blast of arctic air caused a burst of late-season snow and resulted in the cancellation of numerous flights in London.

Zenger · Mar 8, 2023

Antarctic sea ice at record low


Sea ice coverage in Antarctica shrank to the smallest area on record in February for the second year in a row, continuing a decade-long decline, the European Union’s climate monitoring service said Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023

Cold weather alert extended as UK to be hit by freezing Arctic blast

The lowest March temperature, minus 15.4C, was recorded in more than a decade overnight

Manchester Evening News · Mar 8, 2023

Flights suspended as Arctic air, snow and sleet blast UK

Dozens of flights have been disrupted in the U.K. and some schools had to close as snow blanketed much of the country

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023