What is the polar vortex? The phenomenon behind the cold weather headed to NJ

As the U.S. prepares to take on another bout of cold weather, the term "polar vortex" is getting thrown around. But what is ...
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Ethereal ice structures swirl alongside Chicago during extreme cold snap fueled by polar vortex — Earth from space

A 2025 satellite image shows a series of ghostly ice swirls sculpted on the surface of Lake Michigan by strong winds during ...
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What is the polar vortex? Why it matters as snow and Arctic cold threaten the Northeast

What is the polar vortex? This article explains what a polar vortex is in simple terms, how it influences winter weather in ...
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What is the polar vortex? How it’s responsible for dangerous cold

What is the polar vortex? It’s a wintertime mainstay capable of flooding Canada with some of the world’s coldest air ...