Although the northern region of our country has experienced and will continue to have some warm days this month, meteorological experts advise us not to rush to put away our warm clothing.
Mark Margavage, an American meteorologist, recently stated: “The second winter (of 2023 – 2024) is coming.” According to Mr. Margavage, well-known forecasting models worldwide, such as GFS (Global Forecast System) and EPS (Ensemble Prediction System), are indicating that there will be a “polar vortex outbreak” in the near future.
“Polar vortex outbreak” refers to very cold air masses, usually originating from the Siberian region of Asia, moving southward and potentially affecting many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. The severe cold spell experienced in the northern region of our country in January this year was also attributed to the continuous influx of extremely cold air from the Arctic.
“Polar vortex outbreaks” often cause severe cold in the US, Canada, and possibly in some Asian countries. (Photo: The Weather Channel).
Mr. Margavage also noted that the Artificial Intelligence Forecasting System (AIFS) predicts similarly, stating that one of the strongest “polar vortex outbreaks” of the 2023 – 2024 winter is imminent.
Furthermore, according to these forecasting models, the upcoming “polar vortex outbreak” is expected to occur right at the time of the Vernal Equinox. In Western science, the Vernal Equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere (although according to ancient Chinese calendar, it is the midpoint of spring). Therefore, Western meteorologists believe that “the second winter” will replace this year’s spring.
The Vernal Equinox will soon begin in the Northern Hemisphere (including our country). (Photo: Time and Date).
This year, the Vernal Equinox in our country will occur around 10 AM on March 20, according to Time and Date. Current forecasts indicate that on this day, the northern region will undergo a change in weather: temperatures will drop and there may be light rain, contrasting with the slightly warmer days prior, which occasionally included sunshine. However, the temperature is expected to only decrease slightly; it will be somewhat cold, but it is unlikely to become severely cold again.
