Nuuk

An avalanche in the backcountry near Nuuk, Greenland, killed a 17-year-old man and injured two others. A search-and-rescue operation involving Greenland Police, Arctic Command, Nuuk fire services, SAR Qamutit and a helicopter was launched.

An avalanche near Nuuk, Greenland, led to two people being reported missing while traveling by snowmobile. Police later reported both were found alive and were taken to the hospital.

A diesel spill from a ship occurred in Nuuk harbor near the pier during low tide on Tuesday. Police and firefighters responded and deployed floating booms to limit the spread while the incident is investigated.

DMI reports that January 2026 was the warmest January ever measured in Nuuk and across Greenland’s west coast, with Nuuk averaging 0.1°C—7.8°C above the 1991–2020 normal—and a peak of 11.3°C. Similar monthly temperature records were set in other towns, including Ilulissat, contributing to snow shortages and disruptions such as the Nuuk ski lift being idle.

Unusually mild, rainy weather in Nuuk melted much of the city’s snow into slush, leaving large puddles and standing water because ditches and culverts were clogged with snow and ice. The municipality and transport companies worked to flush drains and pump away water from low-lying areas and parking lots.

Police and fire crews responded Thursday night to a large jet fuel spill at Polar Oil near Nuuk’s harbor. About 7,069 liters leaked but were contained in a spill basin and mostly pumped back; police are investigating the cause.

Air Greenland has canceled all flights on July 6 due to a severe storm in Nuuk with gusts up to 56 knots and widespread turbulence along Greenland’s west coast, affecting travelers across the region.

In Nuuk, a large construction crane has collapsed due to a storm, with no reported injuries.

Islanders are struggling to reconcile impact of global warming with traditional way of life.

The huge northern ice sheet is in the middle of its second major melt event this year, a warning sign for the planet.

Warmer temperatures and declining sea ice pulls foreign animals and plants to the Arctic, with drastic consequences for these sensitive ecosystems.

On 11 April 2016 we observed high slushflow and wet snow avalanche activity at the environmental monitoring station Kobbefjord in West Greenland.

Police in Nuuk warn residents to stay indoors due to a storm causing vehicles to be blown off roads, with bus services suspended until further notice.

In Nuuk, rain and above-freezing temperatures have melted most of the snow, delaying the opening of the city’s ski lift and cross-country ski trails. Operators say conditions are unusually poor for early January, leaving athletes and families without normal winter recreation options.

A study warns that Narsap Sermia’s rapid retreat could plunge into a deep trough, releasing ice into Nuuk fjord year-round for the next two decades.

After Greenland’s warmest January on record, Nuuk’s Sisorarfiit ski lift has been unable to open due to a lack of snow and persistent above-freezing temperatures. Meteorologists and local skiers say the event shows how climate change is already affecting everyday winter life on Greenland’s west coast.

Shrimp biomass in Greenland has declined significantly over the past two years, prompting major fishing companies and the fisheries organization QAK to call for industry adaptations.

Living conditions and economic development in the face of climate change are the challenges the Arctic Council needs to deal with. Resource development is important to the people.

Nuuk has had such a mild November that early snow melted, with an average temperature of +1.9°C so far versus the normal -3.3°C, according to DMI. Colder weather with snow and frost is expected next week.