As the National Weather Service explains, the polar vortex is an area of low pressure and cold air that exists over both of ...

In summary, a strong polar vortex usually corresponds with a strong and stable jet stream, while a weak polar vortex leads to a weaker and wavier jet stream. The Met Office explains ...

Meteorologists also project a few rainy days ahead, which should aid in relieving areas of New England experiencing weak to ...

A senior meteorologist with AccuWeather foresees shots of cold air infiltrating the Northeast in the coming weeks.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Because this is the Polar Vortex Blog, we would love to be able to tell you how the stratospheric polar vortex is doing super cool things that can explain how cold and snowy it’s been in many ...

The forecaster confirmed a record 19.7C was hit in Crosby, Merseyside, on Sunday, beating Saturday’s peak of 19.1C in Cumbria. The average UK daytime maximum temperature in March is 9.2C – an average ...

A 'polar vortex collapse' is set to plunge the United States back into the frigid weather much of the country suffered through in February. This weather phenomenon is expected to bring more winter ...

In summary, a strong polar vortex usually corresponds with a strong and stable jet stream, while a weak polar vortex leads to a weaker and wavier jet stream. The Met Office explains: “In a typical UK ...