Antarctic sea ice extent in Jan 2026 ‘is currently tracking the long-term average dating back to 1979’ – ‘There is more sea ice around Antarctica today than there was 45 years ago in 1981’

Antarctic sea ice extent is currently tracking the long-term average dating back to 1979.

In fact, there is more sea ice around Antarctica today than there was 45 years ago in 1981.

In the Arctic, the picture is also misrepresented.

There has been no net trend in Arctic sea… pic.twitter.com/aSQxQhMQkC

— Electroverse (@Electroversenet) January 27, 2026