Why the U.S. has been home to Earth’s most unusually cold air this year
The United States has been at the epicenter of the planet’s most unusually cold conditions early in 2025. The polar vortex is to blame.
The Washington Post19d
Why winter was colder than average in the U.S., and what spring will bring
Meteorological winter, which runs from December to February, ended this weekend. Not only did it give way to meteorological spring on March 1 in the Northern Hemisphere — it ended the coldest ...
Here’s What to Know About the Polar Vortex Collapse
As the National Weather Service explains, the polar vortex is an area of low pressure and cold air that exists over both of ...
Daily Mail28d
Experts reveal why US has been so cold this winter, as snow spreads as far south as Texas
The nationwide cold snap is due to a polar vortex ... stratospheric polar vortex has extended over North America more than it normally does this winter.' The shape of the vortex - which ...
Daily Mail1mon
Get ready for coldest winter EVER: Artic blast to bring in -50F temperatures breaking records in 27 states
More than 60 million Americans are bracing for dangerous cold Wednesday through ... chills down to -40°F as a winter storm hits Wednesday. Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina will face the ...
Polar Vortex collapse to bring severe winter weather with snowfall to Canada, US; What is it? How does it happen?
A polar vortex collapse is expected to bring severe winter weather to Canada and the US mid-month. This event could also affect the UK and Europe, disrupting weather patterns as cold Arctic air spills ...
CBS News28d
North Texas to enjoy a warm-up after this past week's bitter cold
We are climbing out of the coldest weather of the winter. Highs today remain well below normal for this time of year, 11 degrees below normal, but it is the warmest afternoon since last Monday.