Polar Vortex

Italian media are discussing the polar vortex after reports that El Niño is weakening it, potentially bringing a scorching summer and a freezing winter. Outlets including Euronews and Il Messaggero note that snowfall in Italy could be below average, but stress that El Niño may change the scenario, making seasonal forecasts highly uncertain.

The Met Office is being asked about its polar vortex outlook as attention turns to what the coming UK winter could bring. Coverage has linked a strengthening El Niño event, dubbed 'Godzilla El Niño', to a higher chance of extreme winter weather in London and across Britain. Forecasters are monitoring stratospheric conditions that can disrupt the vortex and push cold air towards the UK.