And if the polar vortex is to blame. First, a quick refresher on the polar vortex. The polar vortex is a region of very strong winds that form a circle around the North Pole. The vortex is located ...

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.

The polar vortex, a natural atmospheric phenomenon, influences global winter weather by circulating Arctic air. Its expansion brings frigid air south, causing unusual cold spells. Increasing ...

Extreme cold warnings due to the polar vortex continue to impact Canadians this week. While January is known for bringing the worst of winter weather and taking a toll on mental health, it’s certainly ...

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Comment. (2015) — The polar vortex is a large area of low-pressure and cold air that swirls like a wheel around both of the Earth’s polar regions. There are two types of polar vortex: tropospheric and ...