Sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) is a fascinating yet perplexing weather phenomenon that has meteorologists scratching their heads. This natural event occurs high above the Earth’s surface in ...

This process is what is known as sudden stratospheric warming, which typically takes place “between 10km and 50km above the Earth’s surface”, meaning we do not notice the warming effect on ...

The stratosphere is the second layer in our atmosphere and lies about 50,000 feet above Earth. Years ago, researchers discovered what we now call a “Sudden Stratospheric Warming” or SSW for short.

Major sudden stratospheric warming events happen once every winter or two on average, according to NOAA. These can cause big cold air outbreaks, although not every cold wave can lead to sudden ...

The stratosphere is the second layer in our atmosphere and lies about 50,000 feet above Earth. Years ago, researchers discovered what we now call a “Sudden Stratospheric Warming” or SSW for short.

You’ve almost certainly heard of the polar vortex. But what about "sudden stratospheric warming," a weather term that’s started making the rounds on social media? They’re related to one ...

A sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event is forecasted to hit in the coming weeks, disrupting the beginning of spring. SSWs occur once every two years when the stratosphere suddenly warms by up ...

A Sudden Stratospheric Warming event refers to a rapid warming - of up to 50C in a couple of days - between 10km and 50km above the earth’s surface. The Met Office says: “This is so high up that we ...

The sudden stratospheric warming event was kicked into gear by planetary waves, or disturbances, in both the troposphere and stratosphere, noted polar vortex experts Amy Butler of NOAA’s ...

Major sudden stratospheric warming events happen once every winter or two on average, according to NOAA. These can cause big cold air outbreaks, although not every cold wave can lead to sudden ...

You’ve almost certainly heard of the polar vortex. But what about "sudden stratospheric warming," a weather term that’s started making the rounds on social media? They’re related to one ...