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26 Jan 2026A major disruption to the polar vortex, intensified by a recent G4 geomagnetic storm and S4 radiation storm, is causing record snowfall and cold temperatures across the northern hemisphere. This disruption is expected to continue into spring and potentially beyond, leading to more volatile weather patterns. The polar vortex, a stable atmospheric circulation, has become unstable, causing the jet stream to undulate and bring cold air further south than usual.A powerful solar storm, reaching X-class levels, significantly impacted Earth’s space weather. The storm, characterised by a high proton flux and a record-breaking interplanetary magnetic field, funnelled charged particles into the polar vortex, disrupting the atmosphere’s electrical dynamics. This disruption, amplified by the polar vortex’s bifurcation, led to increased ion precipitation and a cascade of energised particles, affecting electron density profiles and atmospheric conductivity.A recent solar supererstorm caused long-term changes to Earth’s radiation belts, particularly the inner belt, which can persist for years. This impact, coupled with the current winter season in the northern hemisphere, may lead to more intense and volatile weather patterns, including potential disruptions to the polar vortex. Evidence of this heightened atmospheric energy includes unusual weather phenomena like lightning during a snowstorm in South Texas.