Polar Vortex 2024 March 2. A new polar vortex is developing in the stratosphere over the north pole as nights get longer over the polar regions and temperatures drop. Ozone depletion caused by energetic particles intensifies the polar vortex, a strong wind that blows from west to east around the polar region during the winter season.
The constructed analog forecast indicates low risk of a classic polar vortex during. The season has been active, with at least 2 disruptions (dips below the zero line, which mean.