The polar vortex is weakening, which means New England is in for a colder than usual December, with episodic cold snaps. Every year around this time, that phrase — “polar vortex” — starts to buzz ...

A high-pressure system in the Arctic could push frigid air south starting in mid-December, raising hopes for a white Christmas and concerns of a deep freeze You can save this article by registering ...

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A blast of arctic air from Canada has brought the season's coldest weather to most of the United States. The system, known as a polar vortex, is forecast to bring subzero temperatures to the Midwest, ...