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Met Office issues snow verdict amid El Nino polar vortex fears

Original: Met Office issues snow verdict after 'unprecented' El Nino 'polar vortex' fears https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manc

The Met Office has issued its assessment on the prospects of snow in the UK amid warnings that an 'unprecedented' El Nino could disrupt the polar vortex and bring severe winter weather. Forecasts of a sudden stratospheric warming event have fuelled speculation about a repeat of conditions like the 2018 'Beast from the East', prompting the forecaster to respond to the claims.

Why now: Fears of an unusual El Nino disrupting the polar vortex have raised public concern about imminent heavy snow and a severe UK winter.

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• Met Office issues snow verdict after 'unprecented' El Nino 'polar vortex' fears https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manc hestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/met-office-issues-snow-verdict-34720322 · manchestereveningnews.co.uk@web.brid.gy · 1

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