February 17, 2021
Above, Warm Arctic, Cold Continents, or WACC is what scientists are calling disruptions like we’ve seen for the past month.
Scientists have made the connection between arctic warming and wild weather, but clear, “pound on the table, we’re done” understanding has been elusive.
In recent months, there has been some pushback on the whole idea that arctic changes have as much impact as had been suggested. (see below) And yet, here we are.
Something is happening.
This particular polar vortex breakdown has been a whopper. Meteorologists call it one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting ones they’ve seen, and they’ve been watching since at least the 1950 s. This week’s weather is part of a pattern stretching back to January.
In the aftermath of a devastating storm that has left millions without power and heat (and resulted in the deaths of at least 17 people in Texas), many people across the country are, understandably, blaming the state’s Republican leadership for failing to prepare and protect vulnerable communities. And then there are those people who are blaming Texans themselves for living in a red state. Like clockwork, whenever there’s a tragedy or.
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
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