This is the next in an occasional series of diaries on the state of Northern Hemisphere Arctic sea ice (and other topics as warranted), written in memory of Johnny Rook, who passed away in early 2009. He was the author of the Climaticide Chronicles.
I'm starting this diary on Friday night of the Holiday weekend, having spent a nice day with my partner beginning the arduous task of putting together one of those new-fangled raised gardens in a box (well, in two boxes actually, full of cedar-scented wood panels, hardware, hoses and assorted other parts). We've had it for a month and 1/2, but between being sick and the heat this June, we just couldn't get it together to start working on it. Today and tomorrow will be it, though ... it's supposed to be 95°F on Sunday and close to 100°F Monday. Hot hot hot for the foreseeable future. By the way, June broke a record for highest average temperature in D.C., and averaged over 80°F for the first time.
There'll be a report on June climate more generally in a couple of weeks, once the compilations are done. For now, follow me below to see the most recent week's trend in Arctic sea ice.
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