Polar vortex status

The SPV is currently stronger than ERA5 average and is forecasted to remain stronger than average (according to GEFS-mean) 25 of 31 members have stronger vortex than average at the last forecast step (2026-09-30T06:00:00) The SSW probability in GEFS is: 0%. The zonal mean zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N is today (GFS analysis): 10.4 m/s Weakest zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N in ERA5 record for todays date is: 4.6 m/s 2013 Strongest zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N in ERA5 record for todays date is: 10.7 m/s 2000