California Gov. Gavin Newsom says many structures have already been destroyed in the Pacific Palisades wildfire. NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The plunging polar vortex is bringing subfreezing ...

The weather spell is being referred to as a polar vortex, but Mahdavi said that's a bit of a misnomer for what's happening: the term "polar vortex" describes a massive cyclone of air that is ...

The coldest air of the season will sweep into the province this weekend, courtesy of a polar vortex. It has been a relatively mild winter so far, so this drop in temperature will surely feel like ...

Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell said the chilly temperatures, caused by a polar vortex spinning across Canada, will “overwhelm” and will start this weekend and carry into next week.

The coldest weather of the season to date will be due to a phenomenon called a polar vortex, an upper-level jet stream that typically circulates around both the North and South Poles, but can push ...

When this stratospheric vortex becomes disrupted or stretched, it can distort the jet stream as well, pushing it southward in some areas and causing cold air outbreaks. The Arctic polar vortex is ...

We've already fallen as low as 1° this year. Another dip in the polar vortex makes that possible for Cincinnati again next week. We've already fallen as low as 1° this year. Another dip in the ...

How cold will it get around the state? Polar vortex:Rain, snow coming to US soon. What will Arctic blast from polar vortex bring Mississippi? "Whenever we know there is going to a be a storm ...

The mere mention of the term "polar vortex" can set your head spinning (and maybe eyes rolling). It’s got to be clickbait, right? Or maybe someone dreamed up the name for views? Is it a storm?

Answers as to why these strange temperatures and weather events are prevalent may be found in the polar vortex. The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of ...