Climate

Historic Polar Vortex Reversal Stuns Scientists With November Breakdown

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Polar vortex winds experienced a historic and unprecedented complete reversal in early November.

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Powerful El Niño events typically strengthen the vortex, making this sudden breakdown an unexpected anomaly.

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Stratospheric winds are forecast to return to normal by the third week of November.

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Global ripple effects and potential surface weather impacts may still unfold throughout December.

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