Polar Vortex 2024 Predictions. Daily updated maps with analysis and forecast of arctic stratospheric temperature and vortex position. The polar vortex is a band of strong winds circling the north pole.

A constant, stable spin of those winds keeps the arctic air locked in place. Predictions for the winter of 2023/2024 climate models are valuable tools for predicting the behavior of the polar vortex and its potential impacts on winter weather.