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Antarctic sea ice reached its third-lowest winter maximum in 2026, extending a remarkable decline that began after years of record-breaking growth. Scientists are investigating whether the dramatic reversal signals a long-term shift in Antarctica's frozen landscape.
Antarctic sea ice reached its third-lowest maximum on September 14, 2026, while Arctic ice tied for its 10th-lowest minimum on September 12.
Antarctica recorded its third-lowest winter sea ice maximum in September 2026, at about 17.59 million square kilometers.