Polar Vortex collapse set to send temperatures plunging in the US and Canada

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A sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event will weaken the polar vortex, bringing extreme cold to North America and possibly Europe.

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Sub-zero temperatures, snow, and storms could disrupt travel and daily life, similar to the deep freeze in February.

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If weakened, the jet stream could allow Arctic air to spill southward, causing unpredictable winter weather patterns.

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The UK Met Office warns that colder conditions may follow a temporary warm spell, with blocked weather patterns lasting weeks.

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This marks the second such event this year, with the previous one causing widespread disruption in North America.

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Meteorologists predict a shift in the polar vortex affecting central and eastern North America, rather than a complete breakdown.

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Experts suggest that the effects could last four to seven weeks, influencing late March and early April weather.

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