Scorching Arctic: Unprecedented Heatwave Analysis, August 2024

19/08/2024 13 min
Scorching Arctic: Unprecedented Heatwave Analysis, August 2024

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Episode Synopsis

This episode discusses the heatwave that swept through the Arctic from August 5th to August 9th 2024. Temperatures soared to record highs, with Little Chicago in the Canadian Arctic hitting a staggering 97 degrees Fahrenheit, the hottest ever recorded in the region. We explore some of the factors behind this intense heat, including the synoptic weather setup. 

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