The polar vortex is a regular feature of the arctic atmosphere. How much does it have to do with bitter cold spells elsewhere? 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now.

On Monday, the polar vortex will reach the Deep South, with temperatures down to the freezing point of 32 degrees Fahrenheit in Atlanta. Wind chills will be in the 20s.

This is being driven by a break down in the polar vortex allowing the cold air to spill south from Canada into the US and a dome of high pressure ... Dew points are a measure of how much moisture ...

The polar vortex is aways around - it just normally stays near the North Pole. But when it descends into our area, get ready for really cold weather.

Polar vortex is not a synonym for “cold snap,” according to the Polar Vortex Blog at Climate.gov, and it’s not the only weather pattern to blame for blasts of cold air.

When “polar vortex” appears in the news, it can refer to one of two different, but related, weather patterns. 4th of July Sale - 25% OFF! Magazine for all ages starting at $25/year ...

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.

Forecasts continue to point toward the Arctic polar vortex bringing chilling winds across swathes of the U.S. in the new year. Why It Matters. The polar vortex may lead to severe weather ...

The Point newsletter brings local, state and national news directly to your email inbox every morning at 8 a.m. The Point, Jan. 9, 2025: A polar vortex plunges temps Statewide ...

A polar vortex is set to bring freezing temperatures to much of the country over the next week. Here's what you need to do to protect your home.

A polar vortex moving across the eastern half of the country will bring shockingly low temps to New York City. FOX Weather People lined up down 6th avenue on December 31, 2024.

The last time there was a major polar vortex event in Texas was 2021. It brought record-setting cold and power disruptions. At this point, there’s no indication this will be a repeat, but ...