Antarctic Anomaly: 2023’s Record-Breaking Cold Contrasts Global Warming

A 2023 study documented unprecedented cold spells in Antarctica, contrasting sharply with global heat records and underscoring the complexity of climate patterns.
2023 was marked by record-breaking global temperatures, but it also witnessed unusual extreme cold events in Antarctica. A recent study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences highlights the intense cold spells that occurred on the continent during the late winter months of July and August.

In a detailed examination of the late winter months of 2023, researchers observed extreme cold temperatures across a broad region of Antarctica.