Sea ice coverage at the poles still at near-record lows
Warmth tipped the scales again last month, making it not only the 2nd hottest October on record, but also the 4th hottest year to date for the globe, according to a fresh analysis by scientists at NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.
![A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage. (Image credit: NOAA) A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_width_1275/public/2022-03/Photo-collage-climate-scenarios-global-climate-reports-NOAA-image-landscapes-NO-NOAA-Logo.jpg?h=ae90aac8&itok=XjAyXlRn)
A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage. (Image credit: NOAA)