The polar vortex split will help cause temperatures to plummet and potentially set the stage for some snowstorms. A recent strong "sudden stratospheric warming" event has caused the vortex to weaken.

The science behind the polar vortex is incredibly complicated, and we've only recently begun to understand how changes at our planet's poles impact weather at more moderate latitudes.

There are all sorts of things going on above our heads. The polar vortex, winter's favorite whipping boy, has split into two pieces. On top of that, we're also enduring "sudden stratospheric warming." ...

The polar vortex, the notorious swirl of winds around a low pressure area in the upper atmosphere over the Arctic, has split in two. Since the polar vortex tends to be associated with some of the ...

A rare split polar Vortex will plunge millions of Americans into freezing temperatures as it's set to blast powerful cold air across the country around Valentine's Day. Forecasters have warned of ...

The polar vortex is making big changes for the new year. Around January 1, this whirling blob of cold air, which sits 10 to 30 miles above the surface of the North Pole, broke apart into at least ...

Polar vortex may split, causing volatile winter weather locally by: David Yeomans, Eric Henrikson. Posted: Jan 8, 2021 / 04:10 PM CST. Updated: Jan 15, 2021 / 01:37 PM CST.

With the polar vortex getting ready to temporarily split from the Arctic, colder air might be moving into our region coming next week. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

This polar vortex split resulted from an event in the upper atmosphere, but it will have consequences at ground level. Digital Culture Tech Science Life Social Good Entertainment Deals Shopping Games.