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 ...
Snow in May? Some of Maine's record first and last inch of snow
In 2000, residents of the Portland area had to wait until January 16th for the first inch of snow marked as the latest first ...
Polar vortex impact explained: Why Maine experienced extreme temps this week
When there are disturbances in which the Jet Stream weakens, it can become wobbly. This allows the cold air to plunge southwards. A disrupted polar vortex does not happen every year. Very much so what ...
Powerful polar vortex in the stratosphere brings frigid temperatures to US
A strong polar vortex in the stratosphere has brought subzero temperatures to the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and deep into the ...
Bitter cold spreads across much of the US as Texas and the South brace for rare winter storm
Frigid temperatures engulfed the South on Monday ahead of a winter storm that’s expected to spread heavy snow and disruptive ...
Map Shows Coldest Places in US as Polar Vortex Descends
According to the NWS, the Arctic polar vortex is a powerful band of west-to-east winds that develops in the stratosphere, ...
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Heavy snow and frigid Arctic blast put 70 million across the U.S. under winter storm warnings
Tens of millions of residents along the East Coast are bracing for several inches of snow Sunday followed by dangerously cold ...
Winter weather brings winter storm warnings, polar vortex from Texas to Maine
A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental US bringing winter storm warnings and a hazardous freeze to ...
120 million people could experience subzero temps soon. Where the cold will be worst.
A lobe of the polar vortex will arrive in the United States this weekend, bringing the lowest temperatures in years and snow and ice to the East and Deep South.
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A polar vortex is set to grip much of the U.S. What does that mean?
These conditions are all thanks to a familiar sounding occurrence: the polar vortex, a large area of low pressure and cold ...
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What is a polar vortex? And what does it mean for New England next week?
The mere mention of the term "polar vortex" can set your head spinning (and maybe eyes rolling). It’s got to be clickbait, right? Or maybe someone dreamed up the name for views? Is it a storm?