Polar vortex status

The SPV is currently weaker than ERA5 average but is forecasted to become stronger than average (according to GEFS-mean) 24 of 31 members have stronger vortex than average at the last forecast step (2026-01-29 12:00:00) The SSW probability in GEFS is: 0%. The zonal mean zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N is today (GFS analysis): 25.5 m/s Weakest zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N in ERA5 record for todays date is: -5.2 m/s 2013 Strongest zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N in ERA5 record for todays date is: 63.0 m/s 1981