The puzzling and powerful polar vortex faces 'big uncertainty' as Earth warms
A strong, stable vortex is like a skater spinning with their arms tucked closely in, holding in an area of cold air over the Arctic. But when there’s a wobble in the rotation, winds in the vortex can ...
N.Y. weather: A polar vortex split will bring new waves of Arctic air. Here’s what to expect
The vortex is essentially an area of low pressure in the upper layers of the atmosphere over the polar region up north. This ...
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Rare polar vortex split to freeze millions of Americans - chilling path of severe weather event mapped
Forecasters warn that a split polar vortex is set to bring a 'large supply of cold air' to North America in mid-February as a ...
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What the Polar Vortex Will Do to Earth this Decade
In this video, we explore the chilling effects of the polar vortex and what it could mean for Earth in the next decade. Just like the Night King in Game of Thrones, a powerful icy force is lurking to ...