The puzzling and powerful polar vortex faces 'big uncertainty' as Earth warms
The polar dance that caused snow to fall across the South in January has been studied for decades, but scientists still hope ...
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John Wheeler: It is cold, but don't blame the Polar Vortex
When the Polar Vortex is in a weakened state, a jet stream wobble sending polar air into the mid-latitudes becomes more ...
Colder temperatures today as cold front moves through area
A cooler day is expected as clouds continue to hang over the region. A polar jet stream from the north has dropped into the continental United States, bringing cooler air and chances for snow showers ...
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Jet Stream vs. Gulf Stream: What’s the Difference?
While jet streams are air patterns, the Gulf Stream is an ocean pattern that also has an impact on weather.
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Understanding the Polar Vortex: How it impacts the CSRA
Winter in the CSRA is usually mild overall, but every now and then, we get a taste of true Arctic air. If you’ve ever ...
N.Y. weather: A polar vortex split will bring new waves of Arctic air. Here’s what to expect
The vortex is essentially an area of low pressure in the upper layers of the atmosphere over the polar region up north. This ...