La Niña is breaking down fast. ENSO-neutral is next—with a possible El Niño later in 2026—bringing sharper swings, late-season cold risks, and active storm tracks.
Sub-30 °C lows shut down runways, disrupt rail and roads, and strain energy systems across Scandinavia. Gradual easing expected, but no rapid thaw.
Lapland airports freeze as Arctic cold wave grips Northern Europe Read Post »
Weather January 2026 – Atmospheric signals entering the new year strongly suggest that winter has not yet peaked.
January 2026 Weather Forecast for the US and Canada Read Post »
Based on the latest ECMWF analyses, this forecast ties the polar vortex story to the trend we already highlighted in earlier long-range outlooks: January as the key winter month, with a robust cold corridor from western Canada through the eastern United States and into Eastern Europe.
Weather January 2026 : Polar Vortex Split and the Return of Winter Read Post »
January 2026 in Europe is expected to be more wintry than the relatively mild start of the season.
