The collapse of the polar vortex could cause cold weather in Baden-Württemberg

As of: February 26, 2024, 12:49 p.m

By: Nadja Pohr

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If the polar vortex collapses in the stratosphere, it also has an impact on the weather conditions in the troposphere, explains meteorologist Georg Haas.

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The polar vortex in the stratosphere has a major influence on the development of the weather.

Is there still a threat of a late winter comeback in Baden-Württemberg?

Stuttgart - The winter months of 2023/24 have proven to be unusually mild, with little snowfall and only sporadic cold periods.

Despite these mild temperatures, the onset of late winter in March cannot be completely ruled out.

reports why the collapse of the polar vortex could cause the cold to return to Baden-Württemberg.

With the end of the meteorological winter on Thursday (February 29), meteorologists draw a less than encouraging conclusion: This winter is one of the three warmest in over 140 years, and February 2024 set a new temperature record with an average of 7 degrees Celsius.

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