Polar Vortex January 2024 Texas. Observed and forecasted (noaa gefsv12) wind speed in the polar vortex compared to the natural range of variability (faint shading). The polar vortex on the left was from january 1 and the right is the forecast for january 14 showing the cold air stretching south.

Based on the january 15,. As we approach 2024, forecasts predict a major slowdown of the polar vortex combined with a significant warming event.