After a period ofrapid ice loss through the first half of June, sea ice extent is now slightlybelow 2010 levels, the previous record low at this time of year. Sea level pressure patterns have beenfavorable for the retreat of sea ice for much of the past month.
http://oceanweatherservices.com/blog1/about/author/ocean-weather-updates/
Thank goodness, we just had one of our tugs fight the fog and ice to nome.