This is the next in a series of diaries on the state of Arctic sea ice (and other topics as warranted) in memory of Johnny Rook, who passed away in early 2009. He was the author of the Climaticide Chronicles.
The National Snow and Ice Data Center NSIDC issued its July 2010 report on 4 August 2010. I'll start with the news therein. Then, I'll show you what's been happening since 31 July in weather and sea ice, hopefully through 6 or 7 August, if the data is updated promptly. Finally, I'll have a few comments on how I expect things to pan out for the rest of the melt season.
More below.