High temperatures in Utqiaġvik confuse NOAA algorithm
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Utqiaġvik, Alaska, United States |
This November in Utqiaġvik was the hottest on record, averaging 17.2°F. It was so warm that NOAA's quality control algorithms flagged the data. “When we look out on the ocean right now we see a few icebergs,” Thomas said. “Normally we would see white to the horizon in the past, and in this case we’re seeing dark water to the horizon.”
Weather Observation Weather Station Anemometer
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