The polar vortex brings its bitter cold to the Southern U.S.
Jan 7, 2025 · — The plunging polar vortex brought subfreezing temperatures Tuesday to some of the southernmost points of the U.S., threatening to dump snow on parts of Texas and …
What is the Polar Vortex? - National Weather Service
The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s poles. It ALWAYS exists near the poles, but weakens in summer and strengthens in winter. The term …
Polar vortex maps show where arctic blast is set to freeze the U.S.
Jan 17, 2025 · Beginning Saturday, the polar vortex began to dip down into the northern tier of the U.S., dropping temperatures into the single digits. Wind chills dropped into the negative teens …
Weather maps reveal staggering differences across US - Weather
Jan 24, 2025 · As the West Coast braces for fiery winds and the Northeast shivers under a polar vortex, the nation finds itself caught between two extreme weather fronts. By Nelson Espinal. …
Polar vortex keeps much of the U.S. in its icy grip - Los Angeles …
Jan 6, 2025 · — A huge swath of the U.S. was blasted with ice, snow and wind on Monday as the polar vortex that dipped south over the weekend kept much of the country east of the Rockies …
A polar vortex is descending on the U.S. What does that mean?
Jan 17, 2025 · When the Houston Texans face off against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Saturday, they could play in temperatures in the single digits. The Eagles and Los Angeles Rams could …
A polar vortex is set to grip much of the U.S. What does that …
Jan 17, 2025 · The "vortex" is the counterclockwise flow of air that helps keep the colder air close to the North and South Poles. But often during winter, the polar vortex will expand, bringing its …
Polar vortex to blast US with life-threatening cold next week
Jan 16, 2025 · As residents throughout the Los Angeles area deal with the unfathomable disaster that remains after the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, a new threat is looming.
Has polar vortex ever hit Los Angeles recently? : r/AskLosAngeles - Reddit
Has there been any serious polar vortex hitting Los Angeles in recent years? No, the Sierra Nevadas are pretty good at blocking those winds. I was wondering too. Apparently downtown …
Your New Year’s Eve weather forecast: Rain, snow and more - USA …
Dec 31, 2024 · Is the polar vortex coming? Looking ahead, much colder air is predicted to arrive in waves across the central, eastern and southern U.S. over the first week to 10 days of January.