One reason the Atlantic warmth is probably pretty stable for now is that the warm anomalies extend solidly below the surface, as shown by buoy data here. 2C anomalies extend down to ~100 meters. This likely prevents brief trade surges from eroding the warmth. pic.twitter.com/YjnWyOp7Pd

— Andy Hazelton (@AndyHazelton) February 7, 2024