This is complicated so no easy answer. Are the current projections (not happened yet) SSW related? Yes IMO, because the disruption to the PV had already happened and what we see now is changed in wave propagation and amplification in the N Pacific ‘utilising’ the displaced PV to encourage much higher blocking. You can get it without an SSW of course, but I think it’s helped.
Will it be a three day wonder or something more prolonged and even historic - time will tell, but there’s a chance of the latter.
Originally Posted by: nsrobins