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The Arctic Oscillation describes a relationship between pressure fields in the Arctic which governs atmospheric mass distribution around the hemisphere. Central to it is its Polar Vortex, mostly in the stratosphere, that is usually manifested as strong easterly winds around the North Pole. In the negative phase of the AO, the vortex is weakened and this allows a more meridional flow - meaning more cold Arctic air can slide south, invading the lower latitudes. For different (dynamical) reasons, this more high-amplitude pattern is more conducive to the development and amplification of cyclones in Eastern North America and Western Europe. That's why it tends to be colder and snowier in these phases of the AO in these locations.
Check out the related link for the standard diagram of the negative vs. positive phases.
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How much snow is there in Antarctica compared to Arctic?
The Arctic is a sea bed: Antarctica is a continent, and a desert with less than five percent humidity. Snow in the Arctic collects on sea ice or melts when it falls into the Arctic Ocean. There is no snow in Antarctica, rather ice crystals that blow in the constant wind.
What are the snow goose predators?
arctic foxes and skuas
Does it snow everyday in the Arctic and Antarctic?
no, not in the summer
Where are snow wolves located?
There is no species called "snow wolf".Arctic wolves live in the Canadian Arctic and Greenland; they are a subspecies of the Gray Wolf which lives in North America, Europe and Asia.
Do yetis live in the Arctic snow?
No They Live in the Jungle
What are some of the Arctic fox's functions?
they can hide in the snow cause of their snow white color
Do snow leopards live in the snow?
yes they mainly live in the arctic. by arctic i been the mountains of southeast asai
When was Arctic Snow created?
Arctic Snow was created in 1968 by Don Firth. It is a Canadian company that produces premium ice melt products for winter weather conditions.
What can cause oscillation on the handlebar of a motorcycle?
untrue front wheel
How much snow is there in Antarctica compared to Arctic?
The Arctic is a sea bed: Antarctica is a continent, and a desert with less than five percent humidity. Snow in the Arctic collects on sea ice or melts when it falls into the Arctic Ocean. There is no snow in Antarctica, rather ice crystals that blow in the constant wind.
What are the snow goose predators?
arctic foxes and skuas
What type of terrain is in the arctic tundra?
snow
Does it snow every day in the arctic and antarctic?
No
What owl lives in the arctic?
Snow owls
How big is the snow in the arctic lowlands?
Big
Does it snow everyday in the Arctic and Antarctic?
no, not in the summer
Is there such a thing as a snow fox?
no but there is an arctic fox
