Polar vortex maps show where arctic blast is set to freeze the U.S. as far as the Deep South
A polar vortex dipping down from Siberia is bringing a cold front with frigid temperatures to millions Americans. See maps of ...
Astronomers detect ferocious jet-stream winds on alien planet
In Earth's upper atmosphere, a fast-moving band of air called the jet stream blows with winds of more than 275 miles (442 km) ...
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Historic Deep South snow: The science behind it
Parts of the Gulf Coast measured a foot of snow on Tuesday. For many cities the totals obliterate long-standing snowfall ...
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Is a broken jet stream causing extreme weather that lasts longer?
For both events, you can blame the jet stream – the fast-moving air currents that flow west to east around the globe. In October 2024, the polar jet had buckled, trapping a high-pressure ...
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Dangerous cold is coming back Sunday
After a strong cold front comes through this Saturday, we could see temperatures 20 degrees colder than normal. Why is that, ...
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How the polar vortex fuels intense winter weather in the US
When the vortex is stable, the polar jet stream shifts northward, helping to keep the coldest air within the Arctic. However, when this stable scenario breaks down, it can mean an intense cold ...
A polar vortex is coming toward the U.S. Here’s how it will impact Utah
The polar vortex is expected to reach the Utah-Idaho border sometime in the late afternoon and evening Friday as it continues ...
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Polar Vortex deep freeze bearing down on Quinte on Sunday
According to Environment Canada meteorologists monitoring the imminent Arctic-air invasion of Quinte, the Polar Vortex will ...
Polar vortex set to freeze the U.S. as far as the Deep South
A polar vortex dipping down from Siberia is bringing a cold front with frigid temperatures to millions Americans. See maps of ...