Rotator Image:
A lack of persistent sea ice in waters around the Bering Strait this winter disrupted travel, damaged roads and other infrastructure, and prevented traditional hunting and fishing in several coastal communities in western Alaska.
Category:
Highlights:
- Winter freeze-up was late in 2017–2018, and ice cover was low throughout the winter.
- Poor sea ice cover impeded travel between Alaska communities, as well as hunting and fishing.
- Bering Sea ice cover in February 2018 was the lowest in the last 168 years.
Department:
Reviewer:
Heather McFarland
Topics:
Climate.gov Section:
Published Date:
Monday, April 16, 2018