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Arctic sea ice observers predict a 2019 seasonal low extent that’s typical — for the current low-ice era

The Sea Ice Prediction Network collected 31 predictions for this fall's melt — which averaged a slightly lower extent than last year.

By Yereth Rosen June 28, 2019
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Using a combination of statistical analysis, direct observations, complicated models and some gut feelings, scientists and interested observers have come up with a range of predictions for this year’s end-of-melt-season Arctic sea ice extent.

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