The polar vortex: What to know about the weather feature responsible for the arctic blast
The vortex is essentially an area of low pressure in the upper layers of the atmosphere over the polar region. This vortex consists of powerful westerly winds in the stratosphere, about 10 to 30 miles about the North Pole, according to Climate.gov.
Polar Vortex Wintry Blast Will Chill Much of US. Here's What You Should Know
The first big Arctic outbreak of 2025 is expected to bring cold temperatures as well as ice and heavy snow to states into next week.
Polar Vortex Maps Show How Far Temperatures Could Plunge in Each State
Bitter temperatures are forecast to hit swathes of the U.S. this weekend as a polar vortex—the area of cold air that circulates around the Arctic—expands, with the National Weather Service predicting that the cold snap could last well into January.
Polar vortex could bring deadly winter storms and coldest weather in more than a decade to US
An expanding polar vortex is expected to lower temperatures across the eastern half of the U.S., with the potential for record-breaking cold in January.
Polar vortex to bring blast of extreme cold to New York
NEW YORK CITY - As a wave of extreme cold grips the U.S. this weekend, many are wondering about the polar vortex – a phenomenon responsible for plunging temperatures and icy conditions. Here's a closer look at what the polar vortex is and how it impacts weather patterns.
Florida Map Shows Counties Set to Freeze When Polar Vortex Hits
Parts of Florida are forecast to see temperatures plunge in January, with wind chills down to 22 degrees Farenheit.
Ohio Polar Vortex Forecast: Midwest To Be Consumed by Cold Snap
Storm Blair is expected to move through Ohio on Sunday, bringing snow and sleet accumulations of between 5 and 9 inches on ...
Polar vortex to hit Texas with arctic air starting Monday. 4 maps show how cold it'll get
A polar vortex is bringing arctic air into the country next week. Forecast maps show when freezing temperatures will sweep ...
What is a polar vortex? How to stay safe, protect pets from Arctic temps hitting next week
A polar vortex is hitting most of the country in the next few days. What does it mean? How to protect yourself and pets ...
Georgia Map Shows Counties Facing Freeze When Polar Vortex Strikes
AccuWeather forecast that the state's "RealFeel" temperature could be as cold as between 10-20 degrees from January 8-10.
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Polar Vortex To Bring Heavy Snow, Travel Chaos to Mid-Atlantic States in Coming Days
The polar vortex of ultra-cold air usually stays penned up around the North Pole, spinning like a top. But sometimes it escapes or stretches down to the United States, Europe or Asia — and that’s when ...
Polar vortex: How to protect your home from freezing temperatures. Pipes, thermostat tips
A polar vortex is set to bring freezing temperatures to much of the country over the next week. Here's what you need to do to ...
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Buy Toilet Paper by the Crate! Stock up on Batteries! Panic! Possible Polar Vortex in Store for Next Week
Or, you know, maybe just wear a sweater and long pants. You never can tell with Texas weather.
Some locations see heaviest snowfall in a decade as winter storm threatens central US
A blast of snow, ice, wind, and plunging temperatures created dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central US on ...