The puzzling and powerful polar vortex faces 'big uncertainty' as Earth warms
The polar dance that caused snow to fall across the South in January has been studied for decades, but scientists still hope ...
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John Wheeler: It is cold, but don't blame the Polar Vortex
When the Polar Vortex is in a weakened state, a jet stream wobble sending polar air into the mid-latitudes becomes more ...
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Understanding the Polar Vortex: How it impacts the CSRA
Winter in the CSRA is usually mild overall, but every now and then, we get a taste of true Arctic air. If you’ve ever ...
Warmth is weakening the polar vortex. Here’s what it means for extreme cold.
Research has found that rising temperatures in the Arctic are weakening weather systems that normally trap the cold around ...
What impact did the jet stream have on winter storms in Georgia? See what experts said.
As the Arctic rapidly warms, the temperature difference between the polar region and lower latitudes decreases, which weakens ...
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Jet Stream vs. Gulf Stream: What’s the Difference?
The most predictable is seasonal. In the spring, jet streams move towards a polar vortex, helping to contain cold air in the polar regions. In the fall, they move towards the equator and bring ...
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 the arctic blast.
La Niña and the polar vortex team up to delay spring in Canada
The polar vortex is expected to remain on the Canadian side of the North Pole, which will keep an abundant supply of Arctic ...