
Patches of open water in the region contributed to low sea ice extent across the Arctic in March 2026, which tied with the lowest maximum observed in the satellite record.

Strong winds in March 2026 carried Saharan dust across northwestern Africa and toward the Canary Islands, reducing visibility and prompting alerts.

In late January 2026, a strong, moisture-laden storm dropped snow across nearly the entire state, spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlantic Coast.

A blanket of snow spanned Michigan and much of the Great Lakes region following a potent cold snap.

Low clouds blanketed the delta while parallel cloud bands rolled over the Bay of Bengal during a January cold wave.