What happens during a polar vortex?

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 ...

'Arctic outbreak' to paralyze US with sub-zero temperatures for WEEKS as polar vortex rages

The frigid temperatures from a massive polar vortex are now expected to stay over the US until the end of the year.
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Winter’s Wake-Up Call: Polar Vortex Unleashes Trio Of Arctic Blasts And Weekend Snow Threat

A significant shift in the polar vortex is poised to send shivers across the Central and Northeastern United States, initiating a pattern of Arctic outbreaks and storm chances that could persist for ...
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This Peek Under an Antarctic Base Is Absolutely Wild

Neumayer III Antarctic station was built on 16 hydraulic stilts that can lift the 20,000-square-foot facility over the ...