What is the Polar Vortex? - National Weather Service
The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s poles. It ALWAYS exists near the poles, but weakens in summer and strengthens in winter. The term …
January 19-24, 2025: Multiday Cold Spell Featuring Sub-Zero ...
Overview. Almost one year to the date of another brutal cold snap (January 14-17, 2024), a portion of the Polar Vortex delivered bitterly cold conditions to broad swaths of the continental …
Learn About the Polar Vortex - National Weather Service
The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s poles. It ALWAYS exists near the poles, but weakens in summer and strengthens in winter. The term …
NOAA Satellites Capture the Chilling Impact of Polar Vortex
Jan 11, 2025 · JPSS satellites play a vital role in monitoring winter weather as they orbit Earth’s poles. Their orbits provide frequent views of the polar regions, enabling scientists to track polar …
Winter weather: See impact of winter storm warnings, polar vortex …
Jan 18, 2025 · A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental US bringing winter storm warnings and a hazardous freeze to millions.
A polar vortex is descending on the U.S. What does that mean?
Jan 17, 2025 · People living "basically anywhere from the Rockies eastward will see below-normal temperatures over the next several days," said Zack Taylor, a meteorologist with the National …
Another blast of Arctic air: this time, with a stretched but strong ...
Jan 16, 2025 · The polar vortex strength, as measured by the speed of the winds around the 60N latitude circle and 10 hPa pressure level, remains stronger than average, and is currently …
What is the polar vortex? How does it affect weather? Find out …
Jan 14, 2025 · The polar vortex always exists near the poles, however, it weakens during summer and strengthens during winter, says the U.S. National Weather Service,. Executive order …
‘Once in a lifetime’ snow hits parts of the U.S. South | AP News
Jan 21, 2025 · The National Weather Service said 7 to 8 inches of snow had been reported in areas between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. New Orleans’ old record was 2.7 inches set in …
Polar vortex to bring freezing weather to US - BBC
Jan 2, 2025 · Modelling by the independent forecaster Atmospheric and Environmental Research shows the polar vortex expanding over the US in the first two weeks of the new year. The …