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Exceptionally rare Arctic heat wave shatters all-time records - The Weather Network (www.theweathernetwork.com)
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"We’re in the midst of a historic heat wave across Canada’s Far North as the region roasts beneath some of North America’s hottest temperatures.

Several communities in the Northwest Territories recorded their all-time highest readings this week. This is only the second true heat wave observed in Inuvik, where temperatures are nearly double where they should be for this point in August..."

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 3 months ago

Rare? Or will it become the 'new normal'?!

[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'm not sure if it's related but all of the smoke from the west coast fires is going north at the moment.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

You're right! It will probably block out the sun and lower the temperature... right?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It's not that simple when it doesn't block all of the sun. It can absorb heat yes, but that doesn't always mean lowering temperature.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Nah, it will be like a nice chill smoky blanket, keep the ice from melting like a Costco cool bag

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago

Nearly 36 degrees (that's 96 Freedom Units) in the Arctic circle?!?

How is this not bigger news?!

We're so fucked :(

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

Come on, again???

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Insert Simpsons-meme with Homer saying "Exceptionally rare until now." to Bart here +___+