Rising Arctic temperatures and melting sea ice could be causing cold air to flow into the Northern Hemisphere. But not all scientists agree. By Eric Niiler The polar vortex is a ribbon of ...

The polar vortex is sending arctic blasts and chilly temperatures to most of the United States, and states from Texas to Oklahoma could see snow, sleet and ice. As of Wednesday, Jan. 21, millions of ...

A snowstorm and harsh winter weather have impacted at least 177 million people across the US, with several Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states under watches or warnings for ice and snow. More than ...

Mathew Barlow has received federal funding for research on extreme events and also conducts legal consulting related to climate change.. Judah Cohen does not work for, consult, own shares in or ...

A potentially major snow storm this weekend could give way to a blast of Arctic air for the second consecutive week. The next polar vortex impact is expected to follow a storm that could dump 6 inches ...

Chicago's 2026 Polar Plunge was cancelled due to extreme weather and beach conditions. The plunge was scheduled for Saturday. Organizers released the following statement in part: "This was not a ...

To understand what Americans are experiencing with this winter blast, we need to look more than 20 miles above the surface of Earth, to the stratospheric polar vortex. When you purchase through links ...

Despite being notorious for bringing brutal cold and dangerous wind chills, the polar vortex has a surprising upside. Discover how it can lead to clearer skies, fewer storms, and ideal conditions for ...

Welcome to the Frozen Apple. Temperatures in New York City have remained below freezing since Friday — and they’re expected to stay that way until at least early next week as arctic air has settled ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The incoming Arctic blast will bring very cold temperatures to West Michigan, but it still falls short of the historic, extreme cold experienced during the 2019 polar ...