This cold blast could be relatively short-lived, with a return to more typical wintry temperatures by later in December.
High above the North Pole, about 10 to 30 miles above Earth’s surface, sits a massive whirlpool of icy air known as the polar ...
The polar vortex phenomena is making this December much colder than average. Students should prepare themselves for changes ...
A dangerously cold Arctic blast is poised to blanket the tri-state area.  Get your warmest coats, hats, mittens and scarves ...
A funnel-shaped vortex was spotted by several islanders in Jersey, leading many to question what the weather phenomenon was.
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Why some storms turn into tornadoes

The Supercell Foundation Not all thunderstorms can produce tornadoes - only about 30% of supercell thunderstorms actually ...
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.
A snownado is the snow equivalent of a tornado and can be used to describe snow-devils, snow waterspouts, snow landspouts and ...
Sacred right, sacred curse.” “I’d hate to be in that pit right now,” someone says behind me. Hot autumn night has fallen over ...
Holiday cheer met hands-on learning Saturday when Jason Lindsey — better known as “Mr. Science” — brought festive science fun to the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Nearly 50 ...