Powerful polar vortex in the stratosphere brings frigid temperatures to US
A strong polar vortex in the stratosphere has brought subzero temperatures to the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and deep into the ...
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The polar vortex: What to know about the weather feature responsible for the arctic blast
The vortex is essentially an area of low pressure in the upper layers of the atmosphere over the polar region. This vortex consists of powerful westerly winds in the stratosphere, about 10 to 30 ...
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Polar Vortex Forecast: Frozen Grip on US To End—for Now
During winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the polar vortex can expand, pushing cold air southward along with the jet stream, the service said. The Atmospheric and Environmental Research report ...
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Did the Polar Vortex Cause the Recent Snow in Florida? We Ask the Experts
Extreme cold and snow smacked the Gulf Coast states this week, but the polar vortex may not be to blame. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET.
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Powerful polar vortex in the stratosphere brings frigid temperatures to US
Click here to see them. Polar vortex and jet stream are both extending southward into the US The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Global Forecasting System model predicted the ...