Warmest winter on record here in Alaska, and I hope this trend continues. WE usually have 2-3 weeks minus 60 every January; like clockwork. It’s been above zero all this month along the Yukon; just fine with my old bones.
You bring up the important points:
1. Why is an increase in temperature bad?
2. What IS the correct temperature?
The temperature is ALWAYS going up or down. Always.