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The polar vortex has been the subject of recent chatter among meteorologists this week after it split.
In short, there are now two smaller vortices: one over western Canada and another over Europe. Across the Arctic, where the polar vortex typically stays locked, the stratosphere has warmed. This typically kicks into motion a polar vortex disruption like we are seeing.
The stratosphere is a layer of the upper atmosphere above which most of our weather occurs – known as the troposphere – and where most of the polar vortex resides.
From weather.com
I'm following a couple riding their bikes (from Africa and now in Italy) who have been experiencing this vortex.
In short, there are now two smaller vortices: one over western Canada and another over Europe. Across the Arctic, where the polar vortex typically stays locked, the stratosphere has warmed. This typically kicks into motion a polar vortex disruption like we are seeing.
The stratosphere is a layer of the upper atmosphere above which most of our weather occurs – known as the troposphere – and where most of the polar vortex resides.
From weather.com
I'm following a couple riding their bikes (from Africa and now in Italy) who have been experiencing this vortex.
