What is the polar vortex?

Oct 21, 2020 ... A particularly extreme case of stratospheric vortex weakening is known as a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW), thus called because of the rapid ... Feb 8, 2025 ... Some researchers say the two atmospheric patterns are working together to bring about bone-chilling cold air outbreaks more often. Jan 16, 2025 ... Temperatures to plummet from polar vortex-related Arctic blast ... A powerful Arctic outbreak tied in part to the polar vortex is set to send ... Nov 13, 2024 ... The polar vortex is expected to strengthen in the short term and maintain warmer conditions in eastern North America for the foreseeable future. Jan 8, 2014 ... What is the Polar Vortex? Colder temperatures to the north and warmer temperatures to the south create winds that generally blow from west to ... Jan 14, 2025 ... Does that mean snow? The polar vortex breaking off and sending cold air down south is not always an indicator of snow in North Carolina. If we ... Mar 3, 2020 ... Prakash's sudden arrival at their home reveals cracks in Priya and Alex's relationship and brings into question Priya's true intentions. Feb 5, 2019 ... Atmospheric scientist Aditi Sheshadri discusses how the polar vortex works, what drives its behavior and why it seems to bring storms and bitter cold more ... Mar 9, 2021 ... Polar vortex responsible for Texas deep freeze, warm Arctic temperatures. The US state of Texas endured unseasonably freezing temperatures in ... Jan 23, 2019 ... A large area of low pressure and arctic air swirling above the North Pole fractured and split into three pieces.