The polar vortex collapsed, and severe temperatures are set to dominate most of the country in the coming days. Single-digit temperatures are forecast for much of the Northeast, and subzero ...

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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 majority of the United States will experience chilling temperatures due to a blast of arctic air from Canada. The Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southern U.S. are expected to see below-freezing ...

You’ve probably heard the term “polar vortex” a lot this winter. But what is it exactly? Imagine a “whirlpool” of cold air that sits high above the Arctic. That is the polar vortex. It’s not a ...

A polar vortex is expected to bring two surges of extremely cold air to the U.S. in January. The polar vertex is a large area of low pressure and cold air that sits over Earth's poles. Middle ...

With over 170 million Americans facing below average temperatures, even colder air may be on the horizon thanks to the displacement of the polar vortex that will lock in a deep winter feel and park ...

The copperhead is one of the most venomous snakes found in the eastern United States. While most grow to just 2 to 3 feet long, a few have reached record-breaking sizes. Watch this amazing video to ...

With over 170 million Americans facing below-average temperatures, even colder air may be on the horizon thanks to the displacement of the polar vortex that will lock in the feel of winter and park ...

Michigan is experiencing frigid temperatures and heavy snow due to a dip in the jet stream, not the polar vortex. The polar vortex is a large-scale cyclone of cold air that typically stays far north ...

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