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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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Consumers in the arctic?
snow globes not snow globes
Why does it not snow in the Arctic?
since the arctic is so cold, there isn't enough moisture to precipitate. usually the arctic only receives around a foot of snow per year. This is why the Arctic is considered a desert.
Does the arctic have ice or snow?
It has both
An example of a arctic food chain?
snow, yellow snow, brown snow, polar bear
What are the snow goose predators?
arctic foxes and skuas
What are some of the Arctic fox's functions?
they can hide in the snow cause of their snow white color
When was Arctic Snow created?
Arctic Snow was created in 2001.
Which is better the Arctic wolf or the snow leopard?
It depends. People who have the snow leopard and not the arctic wolf think its better and the people who have a arctic wolf thinks its better then the snow leopard.
Consumers in the arctic?
snow globes not snow globes
Do snow leopards live in the snow?
yes they mainly live in the arctic. by arctic i been the mountains of southeast asai
How does an Arctic fox get water?
they eat the snow and the snow melts
What can cause oscillation on the handlebar of a motorcycle?
untrue front wheel
Why does it not snow in the Arctic?
since the arctic is so cold, there isn't enough moisture to precipitate. usually the arctic only receives around a foot of snow per year. This is why the Arctic is considered a desert.
Does the arctic have ice or snow?
It has both
Does it snow in the Arctic tundra?
yes!
An example of a arctic food chain?
snow, yellow snow, brown snow, polar bear
What is the land like in the Arctic?
Its all ice and snow the Arctic is the North Pole
