The polar vortex is a large region of low pressure and cold air that has always existed around Earth's poles. While the polar vortex is weakening for the season, it does not directly cause winter ...

Forecasts continue to point toward the Arctic polar vortex bringing chilling winds across swathes of the U.S. in the new year. The polar vortex may lead to severe weather conditions, such as heavy ...

It's a term you hear every couple of winters, when we get stuck in the coldest of cold patterns – polar vortex. But what exactly is it and how does it impact our weather? The polar vortex is like a ...

In an early sign of the winter weather that's coming, the dreaded polar vortex is making news yet again. The polar vortex is "ramping up from its summer slumber," said meteorologist Judah Cohen in an ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A blob of warm air high in the atmosphere has pushed the polar ...

The vortex is strongest during the winter and usually weakens or even disappears in the summer. When the polar vortex weakens or even splits, it allows frigid air to escape and push southward toward ...