A significant and rare polar vortex shift is currently unfolding in February 2026, triggering extreme winter conditions across the US, Europe, and Canada.The “exceptional” ...

After a brief lull that tempted some to declare the season finished, forecasters are warning that the atmosphere has other plans. A recharged polar vortex is poised to drive another round of bitter ...

Polar vortex split brings the freeze. How long will it stick around? Several rounds of bitter cold are expected in the eastern U.S. through early March, after a stratospheric warming event disturbs ...

Florida has endured a winter few could have predicted. Since early November, the state has endured at least three rounds of ...

Forecasters are warning that the breakdown of the polar vortex high above the Arctic will not bring relief from winter, but instead lock in a brutal stretch of cold for millions across North America ...

The bitter cold temperatures that have left a chill over the eastern half of the country aren’t going anywhere, as a major disruption to the polar vortex is coming this month. While the cold is not ...

The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth’s poles. During winter, it can strengthen and push frigid Arctic air southward into the United States. This year, a ...

This winter’s harsh run is intensifying, with some of the coldest air so far this season plunging into New Hampshire.

It’s an understatement to say it’s been a very cold winter. And it’s not close to being over. Reviewing our longer-term weather patterns, we are likely in for more freezing days ahead. You can thank a ...

New York is bracing for the coldest air of the winter this weekend, with snow. Learn how the polar vortex is involved.