Daily Archives: 2012, February 16

Each month, around the middle of the month, we will provide information regarding the previous month’s climate, as well as the U.S. seasonal outlook for the coming months. Overall, preliminary data analysis suggests that January 2012 was the 19th warmest December on record. Major stories include a warm United States (but cold Alaska), La Niña, and low concentrations of Arctic sea ice. Continue reading →