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It’s often referred to as a polar vortex collapse and can cause extreme cold snaps in parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. However, not every vortex disturbance leads to severe weather.
The polar vortex, as explained by the National Weather Service, is a large area of low pressure and cold air that encircles the Earth’s poles. Even though it’s often framed in the media as a weather ...
This week, parts of the U.S. are experiencing the 10th and coldest polar vortex event this season. Weather forces in the Arctic are combining to push the chilly air into the U.S. and Europe.
BISMARCK, N.D. — Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the weekend ...
Harsh weather moved west as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 10 people.