41K views · 233 reactions | The polar vortex, briefly explained: | Vox | Facebook

10K views · 75 reactions | Polar Vortex Explained: Wondering why it's so cold and stormy this week? The polar vortex is back, plunging much of the country into a deep freeze. Join The Weather Network's Saphia Khambalia and meteorologist Dylan Kikuta as they break down the science behind this frigid phenomenon. | The Weather Network | Facebook

🚨 POLAR VORTEX BREAKDOWN IN PROGRESS 🚨 A powerful sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event is unfolding over the Arctic — and it’s starting to shake the polar vortex apart. When this happens, extreme cold doesn’t stay locked at the pole. It spills south. 🧊 WHAT THIS COULD MEAN (AROUND FEB 10): ❄️ Bitter Arctic air plunging into the U.S. 🌨️ Increased snowstorm potential 🧊 Ice accumulation & dangerous travel ⚡ Strain on power and infrastructure 📉 Prolonged, below-normal temperatures 📍 Areas