An exceptional meteorological phenomenon occurred in the upper layers of the atmosphere. According to information from the Gazet van Antwerpen, scientists speak of a “sudden stratospheric warming”, during which the temperature above the North Pole rose sharply. This may have an impact on our weather in the weeks to come!
“The sudden and brutal increase in temperature makes the system in the stratosphere, 50 kilometers above us, completely confused”, explains meteorologist Frank Deboosere to our colleagues. “In a few days, the temperature can rise by several tens of degrees, going from around -80 degrees to 40 degrees. And if this happens, it is the harbinger of a cold snap that might hit our country within four to eight weeks, ”adds the expert.
Such a phenomenon occurs regarding every two years, say meteorologists. According to weather expert Roose, the last observed date was January 5, 2021. “A few weeks later, North America was hit by a severe snowstorm, with more than 300 dead and 27 billion dollars lost. damage,” he explains. But Frank Deboosere tempers: “It’s not always like that. For the same price, nothing happens at all. We are already on February 20. Yes, snow can fall, but in March we usually have snow here and there. To make big predictions regarding it now is a little bit premature,” he adds.
