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Polar vortex forming over North Pole: What it means for winter 2023/24
As the winter season of 2023/2024 approaches, a newly forming Polar Vortex is drawing attention in the Stratosphere over the North Pole. Its rapid intensification could lead to significant weather impacts for parts of North America and Europe. With the current atmospheric dynamics, including the east phase of the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO) and the El Niño phase, there’s an increased likelihood of colder winters in the US, Canada, and Europe. Additionally, there’s an anticipated above-average