The October R1 Reanalysis data show that October 2019 was the 2nd warmest October on record (1949-2019). This is despite the fact that the Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48) had the 6th coolest October during this time period. Think global. @AlaskaWx @IARC_Alaska pic.twitter.com/T4AJKDEKhL

— Brian Brettschneider (@Climatologist49) November 2, 2019