Understanding the Polar Vortex The polar vortex is like a massive whirlpool of frigid air moving around our planet's poles.

It’s shaping up to be another beautiful day in the Black Hills! Sunny skies across western South Dakota and much of Wyoming are causing temperatures to continue to increase. Rapid City can expect a ...

After a weeklong deep freeze in North Jersey, the temperatures will rise Sunday to about 40 degrees and will get into the mid ...

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 ...

You also notice the end of the forecast indicates the polar vortex may be making another swipe at Michigan in mid-February. At that time of year it can still be a very cold outbreak. However it ...

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

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 ...

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