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.
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 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 to Bring 'Frigid' Temperatures to the U.S. — How Cold Could It Get in Your Area?
A polar vortex is about to impact the United States and deliver what the National Weather Service has described as “the coldest air of the season to date.”
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.
Texas Map Shows Counties Set to Freeze When Polar Vortex Hits
Swathes of Texas are forecast to be hit with freezing temperatures as a polar vortex is forecast to push frigid winds across the country. With Texas being one of the most populous U.S. states, the prospect of colder-than-usual temperatures would be unwelcome news for many.
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 ...
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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 headed for US will bring ‘exceptionally cold’ temps in the new year: ‘Weather models are screaming’
The cold is expected to persist throughout January, with relief coming once February rolls around. Such plunges occur when ...
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 ...
Kansas City Airport Closes Amid Midwest Polar Vortex
Kansas City Airport closes amid a severe winter storm and polar vortex, causing major travel disruptions across the Midwest.
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 ...
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 ...