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To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (86898)2/5/2012 3:15:33 AM
From: elmatador  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 218038
 
Explanation is 'Arctic Oscillation'

On the left: effects of the positive phase of the Arctic Oscillation, which we are now experiencing. On the right: effects of the negative phase of the Arctic Oscillation (Figures courtesy of J. Wallace, University of Washington)

Just how strong is the Arctic Oscillation this year? Weather Underground's Jeff Masters called it "the most extreme configuration of the Jet Stream ever recorded."
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