The Latest Breaking News from Arctic

‘Beast from the East’ rumours have been swirling in recent weeks due to interest in the much-anticipated sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event. Met Eireann issued a weather update on Friday.

British Weather Services' Jim Dale said models are suggesting the UK could be plunged into a big freeze for about a week, starting at the beginning of next month

The UK should expect widespread freezing weather on Sunday morning, with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning for ice patches

Next week, the western United States is expected to experience a significant outbreak of Arctic air

Travel in the northwest United States and British Columbia could be hampered by a significant outbreak of cold and stormy weather

Seagrasses are flowering plants that form dense underwater meadows in coastal waters worldwide, from the frigid seas of the Arctic to the warm shallows of the Caribbean. These meadows provide a refuge for young fish, food for grazing sea turtles and manatees, and help to slow climate change by absorbing…

Sea ice helps protect glaciers and ice caps that would cause massive sea level rise when lost, scientists warn

Met Eireann confirmed the warmest day of the year so far was recorded on Valentine's Day. It comes as fears grow over the risk of a brutal Arctic freeze, similar to the ‘Beast from the East’ that brought Ireland to a standstill five years ago.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Monday he plans to nominate Alaskan Michael Sfraga to serve as the first U.S. Arctic ambassador-at-large.