One way to track the polar vortex is through potential vorticity, which describes the amount of rotational energy, or "spin," in a parcel of air. This animation shows daily potential vorticity in ...

"Polar vortex" headlines have grabbed attention in recent winters, but such atmospheric phenomena aren't out of the ordinary, a local meteorologist tells Axios. Why it matters: Weather like this ...

These polar vortex stretches are happening more frequently as the world — and especially the Arctic — warms, a 2021 paper published in the journal Science, also co-authored by Cohen, demonstrated.

Polar Vortex forecast from March 6 to March 20, 2025. (source: Judah Cohen, AER) Judah Cohen The stratosphere actually warms an incredible amount in a short time during these SSW’s.