*Winter 2019/2020* Statistical winter outlook – Solar cycle and ENSO!
Two weeks ago, we wrote about the latest long range model forecasts, and what they show for the upcoming winter 2019/2020. While we wait for the latest October model...
*Winter 2019/2020* Early look at the seasonal forecasts for the upcoming winter across the Northern Hemisphere!
Autumn is upon us, which means that the winter forecasting season has begun. September seasonal forecasts are what we often call “an early look”, since the forecasts are on...
Polar vortex emerges over the north pole.
Meteorological autumn is upon us, and usually that means that the mighty polar vortex is about to make its seasonal return. You can read in the article linked below...
How the winter 2018/2019 ranks, and which winter was the coldest in the last 50 years in Europe?
Before going further into autumn and closer to a new winter season, we will be taking a last look at the previous winter of 2018/2019 in Europe. We...
*Exclusive*: A unique 3D animation of the Sudden Stratospheric Warming over south pole, produced by Severe Weather Europe!
Sudden stratospheric warming events always occur on a large scale. It is not easy to imagine them, so we sometimes have to get creative and display them in a...
*RARE* early May significant Arctic cold outbreak will blast across Europe this coming weekend, May 3-6th
A very extreme and rare early May (mid-spring) Arctic cold outbreak (note: Arctic outbreak means the airmass originates from the Arctic region) is shaping up for large part of...
Winter 2018/2019 analysis
Winter 2018/2019 was generally warmer than average across much of Europe, it was only slightly cooler over parts of the Mediterranean region. The winter average pattern was characterized by...
Lots of snow in the Alps this weekend, March 15-17th
Quite a lot of snow is expected across parts of the Alps this weekend as excessive snowfall event establishes. Most snow with total amounts above 75 cm is expected...