Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter
Rick Thoman, Brian Brettschneider, Richard JamesAnalysis and context for Alaska and Arctic climate, climate change and extreme events in content.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 216 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 8 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
alaskaclimate.substack.comLatest Issues
Spring 2026 Arctic Climate Summary
This post reviews spring temperatures and precipitation for the Arctic. Pan-Arctic sea ice and snow pack for May 2026 are covered in a post here. The May climate summary for Alaska is here (now updated with ERA5 graphics).
Tem...
Alaska May 2026 Climate Summary
Temperatures
Most of Alaska was cooler than normal in May with for the conspicuous exception of Northwest Arctic Borough and the Seward Peninsula. Utqiaġvik had the coolest May since 2010, Juneau and Cold Bay the coolest since 2012 an...
May 2026 Sea Ice and Snow Update
Sea ice
Arctic wide sea ice extent has been running near the lowest in the 48-year satellite record not only this spring but much of the time since mid-November (Fig. 1). Based on National Snow and Ice Data Center analysis, the Octobe...
Arctic Summer and El Niño, Part 2
In April I posted about Arctic summer climate during El Niño since 1970, here. This posts adds a bit more on temperatures and sea ice and a new analysis of summer precipitation during El Niño. See that post for some of the details on what s...
Spring 2026 is Progressing
Spring is time of rapid environmental transition in the Arctic, with a lot happening in short order. Here’s a snapshot of where things stand as of mid-May.
Snow Cover
The Arctic snow pack is now rapidly melting out at low elev...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 74 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Alaska and Arctic climate specialist 40 years experience as a professional in weather and climate. Currently with the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy, International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Alaska-based climate scientist.
Climate scientist with the World Climate Service, operated by Prescient Weather. Lead author since 2014 on the Alaska-focused Deep Cold blog: http://ak-wx.blogspot.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter have?
To see how many people subscribe to Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.