Is the polar vortex wobbling? Arctic air could slam New York near Thanksgiving

New York could see a return of Arctic air around Thanksgiving as models suggest a possible wobble in the polar vortex, ...

What is the polar vortex, and how does it affect our weather?

The phrase "polar vortex" has captured public attention and is now often misused to describe short-term bouts of frigid ...

Polar vortex could bring a huge drop in temperatures right after Thanksgiving. Here’s what to know.

A rare stratospheric event is forecast to unleash bone-chilling air from a weakening vortex across the US and New England, ...

A polar vortex disruption is on the way, and its magnitude is almost unheard of in November

Over the next 10 days, scientists say, changes in the stratosphere will upend weather patterns and set the stage for a cold, snowy December across parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

Here’s how arctic air can reach Central Texas

Up until now we’ve had a warm start to the fall season and Austin’s Camp Mabry has yet to have lows in the 30s or highs below ...
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Antarctic particle signals challenge standard physics, NASA says

NASA’s recent detection of unusual signals emerging from Antarctica’s ice sheet has sparked a flurry of questions among the ...

What is the polar vortex? How it impacts winter weather across the U.S.

The polar vortex is a large area of circulating cold air above the North Pole. Strong winds keep it contained, but when it ...