Polar Vortex February 2024 Map. The polar vortex the best way to understand the polar vortex is to visualize it. A weaker polar vortex usually means a weaker jet stream, which increases the chance of a more dynamic.
Meteorologists believe that polar vortex disruption a couple of weeks ago in the lower levels of the stratosphere could help energize a stronger disturbance higher up. Contrast between a strong stratospheric polar vortex, such as was seen in early january, compared to the forecast for a weak polar vortex and sudden stratospheric warming by early february.