Research has found that rising temperatures in the Arctic are weakening weather systems that normally trap the cold around ...
The polar vortex can be a powerful source of winter weather, but it's not the only cause of severe cold and snow in regions better known for warmth and sunshine. The Gulf Coast states are still ...
And if the polar vortex is to blame. First, a quick refresher on the polar vortex. The polar vortex is a region of very strong winds that form a circle around the North Pole. The vortex is located ...
If someone asked you, “Where can I go in the United States to escape the frigid air this January?” what would you say?
Understanding the Polar Vortex The polar vortex is like a massive whirlpool of frigid air moving around our planet's poles.
Police officers, residents and volunteers from across the state plunged into cold waters Saturday afternoon in an effort to raise money for Special Olympics Oklahoma. This polar plunge took place ...
Comment. (2015) — The polar vortex is a large area of low-pressure and cold air that swirls like a wheel around both of the Earth’s polar regions. There are two types of polar vortex: tropospheric and ...