With an easterly QBO, phase 5 into 6 MJO, La Nina and perturbed polar vortex and reflective high latitude blocking underneath, many things point to a prolonged spell of cooler than average pattern on both sides of the pond.
GFS ensemble shows the blocky pattern maintaining. Check out the 500mb height anomaly 5-day means.
Credit: Tropical Tidbits
Credit: Tropical Tidbits
Credit: Tropical Tidbits
2m temp anomaly 5-day mean
Credit: Tropical Tidbits
Credit: Tropical Tidbits
Credit: Tropical Tidbits
Tags: AO, east QBO, nao, polar vortex
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