«Short term predictions are achievable, but challenges remain in predicting anomalous years, and there is a need for better data for initialization of forecast models,» Stroeve said. (sciencedaily.com)
That's weather, and one or two anomalous years does not represent a climate shift. (grist.org)
While 2001 may have been a slightly anomalous year due to cold weather and low hydroelectric production, these figures clearly show that considerable work remains to be done. (iea.org)