Extreme Events

The past decade has been the region’s warmest since at least 1900.

Large parts of the North American Arctic had their shortest snow-covered season on record, while parts of Eurasia had a longer-than-average snow-covered season.

The yearly precipitation across the Arctic has increased more than 10 percent since 1951, with winter experiencing the largest seasonal increase.

Released in 2023, the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) includes an Art × Climate gallery. This work by Nikki Way is a reflection of their fear and uncertainty around climate change in the Great Lakes region.

Heat-driven drying is playing a larger role than low precipitation in 21st-century Western droughts.

Released in 2023, the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) includes an Art × Climate gallery. This image of an oil painting by Jon Bradham captures both the beauty of Lake Mead and the water challenges facing the West.