Polar vortex status

The SPV is currently marginally stronger than ERA5 average and is forecasted to weaken compared to average (according to GEFS-mean) 10 of 31 members have stronger vortex than average at the last forecast step (2026-06-11T18:00:00) . The zonal mean zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N is today (GFS analysis): -8.4 m/s Weakest zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N in ERA5 record for todays date is: -16.7 m/s 1997 Strongest zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N in ERA5 record for todays date is: -5.6 m/s 1990