Phrases with «winter maximum»

"Winter maximum" refers to the highest level or peak reached during the winter season. Full definition

2017 set a new record for the lowest winter maximum sea ice extent observed. (ucsusa.org)
This summer saw the fourth - lowest extent on record (and this winter also saw the lowest winter maximum on record). (scientificamerican.com)
In general, though, a low winter maximum means sea ice is already starting off the melt season on the wrong foot. (scientificamerican.com)
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