A powerful Polar Vortex in the stratosphere brings frigid temperatures to US
The polar vortex's blast of Arctic air from Canada brought the season's coldest weather to the majority of U.S. The vortex is ...
What is a polar vortex?
This blast of frozen temperatures is tied to a polar vortex... but what is that? Air spins around the notoriously cold North and South Poles. When the air is spinning fast, it's stable, but when it is ...
This winter’s extreme cold snaps, explained
A winter storm warning is in effect for southeast Louisiana, bringing upward of 8 inches of snow. New Orleans saw its first ...
Earth’s magnetic north pole is on the move, and scientists just updated its position
Your navigation system just got a critical update, one that happens periodically because Earth’s magnetic north pole keeps moving. Here’s what to know.
When is the relief from Hamilton’s freezing cold January?
An extreme cold warning from Environment Canada for Hamilton is expected to continue through Wednesday morning, with ...