Sane people know that the August Arctic Cyclone contributed heavily to this years record low of Arctic Ice. And many of us suspected that when the refreeze happened, it would be quick.
It looks like that is true. Full graph from arctic-roos.org is here.
sunshine hours 
Reblogged this on Sparks ~Engineering and Science..
Sane people know that Arctic sea ice was at record low extent for the time of year before the storm struck.
https://sunshinehours.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/great-arctic-cyclone-2012-caused-the-record-low/
https://sunshinehours.wordpress.com/2012/09/30/amazing-graph-of-amo-vs-arctic-sea-ice-vs-antarctic-sea-ice/