How Could The Polar Vortex's Early 'Weakening' Impact UK Winter?

The Met Office said a possible wind reversal would be the “earliest on record”.

The North Pole’s polar vortex, which starts in winter, had a stronger-than-usual start this year.

You might think this more intense weather would leave us colder and snowier than usual.

But nope – these incredibly strong winds, which circle high above the Arctic, actually help to trap freezing temps, preventing them from spilling south towards places like Canada, North America, Northern Europe, and, as an extension, the UK.

However, some forecasts suggested that the polar vortex could weaken in January. And since then, others have put the date as early as November.

This projection has been called “unheard of”, because it would be one of the earliest “disruptions” of the wind system on........

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