The #spv stratospheric polar vortex is pretty strong on average at the moment

Yesterday the EC analysis showed the zonal mean zonal #wind 10hpa 60N to be 38.4m/s or 86mph

In one section though (below) speeds are predicted to reach a staggering 275mph in the next few days!

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— Marco Petagna (@Petagna) December 11, 2021