Climate deniers are quick to say ‘I told you so’ when the mercury drops. But a warmer planet impacts weather in ways that can seem counterintuitive. Record cold temperatures are once again expected to ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Warm Arctic waters and cold continental land are combining to stretch the dreaded polar vortex in a way ...

A winter buzzword, explained.

While the term "polar vortex" might seem like a new phenomenon, the phrase has only recently become popularized in weather forecasts, especially when it reaches into the southern plains states like ...

You've probably come across the words polar vortex a few times already during this winter season. Maybe you're familiar with what it truly means, or maybe not. We're here today talking about exactly w ...

The "polar vortex" talk becomes really popular each year. It usually doesn't surface until winter. Still, this season, the eastern U.S. is getting a shot of frigid air as this infamous polar vortex ...

January usually brings the coldest air of the season to much of the country, and this year has seen its fair share. “The polar vortex is a core of extremely cold air that typically remains near the ...

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It's that time of the year! An extensive and prolonged Arctic outbreak is on the way to impact much of the United States. From the Rockies through the Northeast and Southeast, temperatures will plunge ...

The "polar vortex" talk becomes really popular each year. It usually doesn't surface until winter. Still, this season, the eastern U.S. is getting a shot of frigid air as this infamous polar vortex ...