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Europe could face colder weather as polar vortex weakens

Published November 2, 2026 6:00 am • Updated November 2, 2026 6:00 am •
Europe could face colder weather as polar vortex weakens
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Disruption to winds above Arctic threatens to alter weather patterns across parts of continent in coming weeksThe stratospheric polar vortex over the northern hemisphere is facing the prospect of an unusually early weakening. Forecast models suggest it could weaken significantly over the next 10 days, when it would typically be strengthening.A major sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event is possible. This could influence weather patterns in…

Disruption to winds above Arctic threatens to alter weather patterns across parts of continent in coming weeksThe stratospheric polar vortex over the northern hemisphere is facing the prospect of an unusually early weakening. Forecast models suggest it could weaken significantly over the next 10 days, when it would typically be strengthening.A major sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event is possible. This could influence weather patterns in…

Source: The Guardian World — Original report ↗

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Original source: The Guardian World ↗