Regional charts and associated synopsis write-up capture ice and environmental conditions throughout the Antarctic which are based on the U.S. National Ice Center’s weekly analysis. Charts and synopses are updated weekly on Fridays.
To the west, cold temperatures have resulted in significant new ice formation, with ice edge expansion of over 100NM. To the east, northward ice formation is much more limited, though development continues. Cold coastal temperatures support the rapid development of new and young ice in polynyas and the expansion of several areas of fast ice.
To the west, cold temperatures have resulted in significant new ice formation, with ice edge expansion of over 100NM. To the east, northward ice formation is much more limited, though development continues. Cold coastal temperatures support the rapid development of new and young ice in polynyas and the expansion of several areas of fast ice.