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05 Aug 2022
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Stratospheric modulation of Arctic Oscillation extremes as represented by extended-range ensemble forecasts
Jonas Spaeth
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Meteorological Institute Munich, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany
Thomas Birner
Meteorological Institute Munich, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Short summary
Past research has demonstrated robust stratosphere–troposphere dynamical coupling following stratospheric circulation extremes. Here, we use a large set of extended-range ensemble forecasts to robustly quantify the increased risk for tropospheric circulation extremes following stratospheric extreme events. In particular, we provide estimates of the fraction of tropospheric extremes that may be attributable to preceding stratospheric extremes.
Past research has demonstrated robust stratosphere–troposphere dynamical coupling following...
