User blog:SnaggyFTW/Polar Cyclone Update 1

Alright, so it appears that time of year is here! (Official Start of Polar Cyclone season is October 15) and we have recently seen Polar Cyclone Ashwin which peaked at 105 mph. Overall this is the second time in a row that we've had a pre-season storm. The CDMC along with the BNWC took notice of this and moved the official bounds of the season up to October 15 from November 1. If this trend continues however we may have to continue to move the start of the season up. Looking back to last year, the season started out promising with Polar Cyclone Anthony and another polar storm but into November/December warmer waters combined with the higher than normal shear proved to be to much for many systems that formed and none of the systems became very strong however, Emmanuel, the only major last year, was retired as it caused $35 million in damage (2016 USD). Other than that though all the systems tracked last year struggled with the unusual conditions and ultimately led to the Antarctic season being below average. The Arctic was also below average. This year the season appears to be in shape to top last year and maybe have a shot at passing the 2015-16 season. The year looks to be promising and until next time, have a good night!