Research has found that rising temperatures in the Arctic are weakening weather systems that normally trap the cold around ...

A strong polar vortex in the stratosphere has brought subzero temperatures to the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and deep into the ...

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 ...

However, a deep freeze, thanks to the polar vortex dipping down from Siberia, is bringing an even harsher arctic blast to million Americans this week. Maps show what to expect as the cold front ...

But is Wisconsin in a polar vortex? And what is a polar vortex anyways? Here's what to know. What is a polar vortex? A polar vortex is a low pressure area where air swirls counterclockwise keeping ...

Unable to view our graphics? Click here to see them. Polar vortex and jet stream are both extending southward into the US The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Global Forecasting ...

with the stratospheric polar vortex also shown as the dark blue line [Image: Mathew Barlow/UMass Lowell, CC BY] A polar view of the winds in the lower stratosphere at 7 a.m. ET on Jan. 16 ...

Photo Credit: AL DRAGO Massive disruption in winter weather engineered by a ‘polar vortex’ will pump a blast of frigid air into eastern parts of the US, rendering Donald Trump’s second ...

The D.C. area is wrapped up in a polar vortex, and this cold weather can wreak havoc on your plumbing if you’re unprepared. These extremely cold temperatures can freeze and burst a water pipe in ...