Polar Vortex Disruption Signals Early End to Winter Season
Summary
A major disruption in the polar vortex winds, forecasted to dramatically decrease and reverse direction this weekend, signals a potential early end to the winter season, bringing colder air to the eastern United States due to a disturbed jet stream.
Key Points
- The polar vortex winds are forecasted to dramatically decrease and reverse direction this weekend, indicating a major polar vortex disruption.
- This disruption could be classified as a final stratospheric warming, potentially marking the end of the polar vortex season earlier than normal.
- While the impacts may not feel as intense as mid-winter, the vortex disruption could still bring colder air to the eastern United States as the jet stream becomes disturbed.