"We’re in the midst of a historic heat wave across Canada’s Far North as the region roasts beneath some of North America’s hottest temperatures.

Several communities in the Northwest Territories recorded their all-time highest readings this week. This is only the second true heat wave observed in Inuvik, where temperatures are nearly double where they should be for this point in August…"

  • Lag@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    I’m not sure if it’s related but all of the smoke from the west coast fires is going north at the moment.

    • Yer Ma@lemm.ee
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      3 months ago

      You’re right! It will probably block out the sun and lower the temperature… right?

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        3 months ago

        It’s not that simple when it doesn’t block all of the sun. It can absorb heat yes, but that doesn’t always mean lowering temperature.

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          3 months ago

          Nah, it will be like a nice chill smoky blanket, keep the ice from melting like a Costco cool bag

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    3 months ago

    Nearly 36 degrees (that’s 96 Freedom Units) in the Arctic circle?!?

    How is this not bigger news?!

    We’re so fucked :(