Snow And Ice In The Northern Hemisphere 2011/12

[Froze were the Days]

Fascinating picture, illustrates perfectly the effects of the Gulf stream on NW Europe...just look what everyone else has at the same latitude!

My thoughts exactly - if ever there was a satellite image which proves the gulf stream effect in Europe then this is it!

[damianslaw]

Does anyone know on what date of the year on average does northern hemispheric ice cover reach its maximum levels? - I suspect it is sometime in February before it goes into retreat? - same with snowcover I imagine as well.

[Aaron]

It reaches its peak in early March I'm sure. Snow cover is different, as sea ice will generally continue well after the snow has melted.

Edited January 22, 2012 by Aaron

[cyclonic happiness]

I haven't been keeping up my duties in here recently have I?

Well, it's been one of the most depressing winters for northern and western Europe that we've ever had.

[Isolated Frost]

Has Stockholm in Sweden had any snow this winter? I'm shocked to see it still snow-free in late January, surely a record.. anyway the forecast for Stockholm is cold with sub-zero temperatures day and night so just need the snow to fall.

Much of Sweden is currently experiencing snow due to a trough to the south, bringing in easterly winds for the next few days before blocking takes control. Stockholm should see some snow both from the trough and later SES.

[bobbydog]

here's the latest, western europe is noticeably lacking in snow - up to now....

[Aaron]

Huzzah snow has finally covered Scandi.. a bit late mind

[lockers]

I haven't been keeping up my duties in here recently have I?

Well, it's been one of the most depressing winters for northern and western Europe that we've ever had.

Hello Cyclonic - where have you been?!

I really enjoyed (and, hopefully continue to enjoy?!) your posts - you really keep this thread going. How are things looking now?

[BleakMidwinter]

Hello Cyclonic - where have you been?!

I really enjoyed (and, hopefully continue to enjoy?!) your posts - you really keep this thread going. How are things looking now?

De-Lurking to second that. I generally only post in the Regional, but for a good year and a half before registering, I was following the Snow And Ice coverage in your threads, so please do continue if you have time, as it's much appreciated!

BM

[Neilsouth]

How does it compare to last year, same time?

[frozencanals]

looks like it might be worth following the graphics over the next few days to finally see western Europe go white.

FC

[BleakMidwinter]

looks like it might be worth following the graphics over the next few days to finally see western Europe go white.

FC

For those of us who have relied on Cyclonic Happiness having the spare time.... where do we find the graphics he posted, or something that's as similarly easy to understand, please?

[thetonynator]

The maps can be gotten here >>> http://www.natice.noaa.gov/ims/

I don't know where to get the anomaly maps, anyone able to help?

[mcboz]

Getting better in Europe!!

This is a live link so this will change!

[summer blizzard]

It's melted in north-east China and Mongolia.

[frozencanals]

Hi Folks

It is looking a bit better across europe now.... :-)

http://www.natice.no..._asiaeurope.gif

Edited February 5, 2012 by frozencanals

[Froze were the Days]

I should think you'll see a big difference today on how the UK looks, but much better!!

[coram]

It would be interesting to see how this very cold spell has effected the ice conditions in the Baltic and in the Arctic north east of Scandinavia. Come on Cyclonic, post a full set of maps please.

[Aaron]

Edited February 7, 2012 by Aaron

[gottolovethisweather]

Well done Aaron.

Notice the ice build up in the Norwegian Sea (?)

There is no way this February is going to be mild from here on in, I would go as far to say it COULD be a record breakingly cold one for us.

Regards

gottolovethisweather

Edited February 7, 2012 by gottolovethisweather

[Aaron]

No ice in the Norwegian Sea I'm afraid, maybe you're referring to the Arctic Sea?

[Polar Maritime]

[coram]

Thanks Aaron and Polar.

With the cold weather set to persist in Europe, we could see a fairly rapid freezing up of the Baltic. I would imagine that there is a negative ice anomoly in the area north east of Scandinavia, but maybe the Gulf Stream keeps it like this most years.

[BornFromTheVoid]

Thanks Aaron and Polar.

With the cold weather set to persist in Europe, we could see a fairly rapid freezing up of the Baltic. I would imagine that there is a negative ice anomoly in the area north east of Scandinavia, but maybe the Gulf Stream keeps it like this most years.

North east of Scandi is the Barents and Kara seas. They've had southerly and southwesterly winds for much of the winter so they way behind average ice wise.

Lots more than normal around the Bering sea though.

[Ferreiro]

Caspian Sea solid as a rock.

-33ºC in Astrakhan