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 ...

During the 2018 Beast from the East, the UK experienced one of its most severe winter weather events in recent years. The ...

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Winter threatens to roar back with a vengeance as a rip in the Polar Vortex sparks warnings for an imminent major cold blast.

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In the winter, the polar vortex helps keep frigid, Arctic air trapped in the Arctic Circle within the vortex. It acts as a barrier between the midlatitudes and the poles. However, at times the ...

Extreme cold and snow smacked the Gulf Coast states this week, but the polar vortex may not be to blame. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET.

The storm unleashed record levels of snow on three states and has halted normal daily life for residents. Millions of students stayed home and thousands of flights were cancelled.

A blast of arctic air from Canada has brought the season's coldest weather to most of the United States. The system, known as a polar vortex, is forecast to bring subzero temperatures to the ...

A blast of arctic air from Canada has brought the season's coldest weather to most of the United States. The system, known as a polar vortex ... Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart ...