Svalbard winter warming is reaching melting point.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41467-025-60926-8 and PMC identifier 12280028.
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Abstract
The Arctic is at the forefront of global climate change and is encountering unprecedented winter warming. In February 2025, exceptionally high air temperatures and rainfall over Svalbard triggered widespread snowmelt and pooling of meltwater. Increasingly frequent winter thaw events are reshaping Arctic landscapes, signaling a dramatic shift towards a new Arctic.