AlphinaNovaStar
Energetic
Today is a cloudy depressing day despite the coffee I drank
Hopefully things won't be as bad as people expect.
Per the World Meteorological Organization, a "sudden stratospheric warming event" about 18 miles (30 kilometers) above the North Pole caused a split in the northern polar vortex. This vortex, a low pressure system of strong winds, normally keeps the Arctic nice and chilly during the winter months, but the split has allowed a rush of warm air into the region while pushing a jet stream of cold south, toward Europe.
We have been lucky so far in that we only have a dusting of snow in our part of the UK while other parts are having a terrible time. This could be about to change though as our district is on the edge of a orange warning area and borderline Red (potential loss of life). Red period spans from 3pm today to 3am tomorrow while the amber runs from 3pm to 8am tomorrow. News also reports possible problems with gas supply as demand outstrips supply. Looks like we could be having a few fun days, all I can say is thank goodness that global warming is only a myth.