Articles on Sudden Stratospheric Warming

February 23, 2023

Why the UK has only had one named storm so far this winter – an expert explains

Len Shaffrey, University of Reading

An expert explains why the UK’s winter has been relatively calm.

January 11, 2021

Richard Hall, University of Bristol

Sudden warming more than 10 km above the north pole can mean sudden freezing down here.

March 2, 2018

Peter Inness, University of Reading

But it’s too early to tell whether climate change is to blame.

Peter Inness
Lecturer in Meteorology, University of Reading
Richard Hall
Research Associate, Climate Dynamics Group, University of Bristol
Len Shaffrey
Professor of Climate Science, National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of Reading