The puzzling and powerful polar vortex faces 'big uncertainty' as Earth warms
The polar dance that caused snow to fall across the South in January has been studied for decades, but scientists still hope ...
Warmth is weakening the polar vortex. Here’s what it means for extreme cold.
Research has found that rising temperatures in the Arctic are weakening weather systems that normally trap the cold around ...
Polar vortex maps show where arctic blast is set to freeze the U.S. as far as the Deep South
A polar vortex dipping down from Siberia is bringing a cold front with frigid temperatures to millions Americans. See maps of the arctic blast.
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John Wheeler: It is cold, but don't blame the Polar Vortex
When the Polar Vortex is in a weakened state, a jet stream wobble sending polar air into the mid-latitudes becomes more ...
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Polar Vortex 2025: How to Stay Safe During the Coldest January in a Decade
Brace Yourself for a Chilling Start to 2025!As we step into the New Year, the polar vortex is making headlines again. This ...
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Understanding the Polar Vortex: How it impacts the CSRA
Winter in the CSRA is usually mild overall, but every now and then, we get a taste of true Arctic air. If you’ve ever ...
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A subzero return to campus: The science behind the polar vortex
The University of Wisconsin-Madison faced a frigid start to the semester, with the polar vortex expected to bring more icy ...
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Louisiana to get cold wave this weekend. Why is the polar vortex to blame?
Abnormal weather events and severe winter storms could be caused by a disrupted polar vortex. Find out here how the polar ...
N.Y. weather: A polar vortex split will bring new waves of Arctic air. Here’s what to expect
The vortex is essentially an area of low pressure in the upper layers of the atmosphere over the polar region up north. This ...
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Earth’s warming is weakening the polar vortex. Here’s what that means for extreme cold.
Research has found that rising temperatures in the Arctic are weakening weather systems that normally trap the cold around ...
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Louisiana to get cold wave this weekend. Why is the polar vortex to blame?
When the polar vortex is weakened or disrupted, it can result in extreme cold weather, as well as unusual weather pattens like winter storms and temperature fluctuations, according to the U.S ...