A polar vortex collapse is predicted to bring severe winter-like weather to parts of Canada and the US around the middle of this month. This same weather event affected several regions across ...

It’s really, really cold again — as the US shivers through at least the eighth blast of air from the Arctic this winter. Winter, which is warming faster than any other season for much of the ...

It’s really, really cold again — as the US shivers through at least the eighth blast of air from the Arctic this winter.

Weather analysts are divided over the polar vortex’s influence on weather and what that means for the rest of this year’s winter. The polar vortex is an area of low pressure and cold air that ...

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Scientists say it’s being caused by a misbehaving polar vortex combining with a key weather pattern that seems to be stuck in place. Some scientists say these factors and this winter could be ...

RELATED: Bay Area begins transition from rainy and windy to sunny and cold Scientists say it’s being caused by a misbehaving polar vortex combining with a key weather pattern that seems to be ...

The term “polar vortex” usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region. It is a normal pattern that is stronger in the winter and keeps some of the ...