Polar vortex status

The SPV is currently weaker than ERA5 average
but is forecasted to become stronger than average (according to GEFS-mean)
30 of 31 members have stronger vortex than average at the last forecast step (2024-04-12 00:00:00)

The SSW probability in GEFS is: 0%

The zonal mean zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N is today (GFS analysis): 3.8 m/s
Weakest zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N in ERA5 record for todays date is: -14.5 m/s 1986
Strongest zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N in ERA5 record for todays date is: 41.6 m/s 1997


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