Polar vortex status

The SPV is currently stronger than ERA5 average and is forecasted to remain stronger than average (according to GEFS-mean) 23 of 31 members have stronger vortex than average at the last forecast step (2026-06-08T00:00:00) . The zonal mean zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N is today (GFS analysis): -6.0 m/s Weakest zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N in ERA5 record for todays date is: -16.7 m/s 2020 Strongest zonal wind at 10 hPa 60N in ERA5 record for todays date is: -4.0 m/s 1981