A strong, stable vortex is like a skater spinning with their arms tucked closely in, holding in an area of cold air over the ...

After weeks of bitter subzero temperatures, the Polar Vortex loosens its grip on Upstate New York. Far more tenacious and ...

Research has found that rising temperatures in the Arctic are weakening weather systems that normally trap the cold around ...

With last week's freeze being the second time temperatures dipped below freezing this winter, many are wondering if this ...

The wild January weather across the US is expected to continue this week with forecasts for heavy rain in southern states, after a surge of Arctic air that spilled southward and delivered rare record ...

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 D.C. area is wrapped up in a polar vortex, and this cold weather can wreak havoc on your plumbing if you’re unprepared. These extremely cold temperatures can freeze and burst a water pipe in ...

The system, known as a polar vortex, is forecast to bring subzero temperatures to the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and deep into the South. And it looks as if we may get more arctic blasts in the coming ...

But is Wisconsin in a polar vortex? And what is a polar vortex anyways? Here's what to know. What is a polar vortex? A polar vortex is a low pressure area where air swirls counterclockwise keeping ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Arctic air has brought chilling temperatures as low as 12 degrees to New York City — but are we in a polar vortex? A polar vortex settled over New York City and New Jersey ...

A polar vortex will plunge the GTA into a deep freeze until Wednesday, Environment Canada says. "Be prepared for very cold conditions. Temperatures may be colder than those that have been seen the ...

This Arctic blast is thanks to a polar vortex. "We live on this big blue marble called Earth and at the top and the bottom you have spinning air — a vortex — and that air at the top and bottom ...