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 ...

As we prepare for a very busy weather week, what comes next? We told you earlier in the month the polar vortex was going to ...

A strong, stable vortex is like a skater spinning with their arms tucked closely in, holding in an area of cold air over the Arctic. But when there’s a wobble in the rotation, winds in the vortex can ...

In 2016, nearly 200 world leaders pledged to do everything possible to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Since ...

Europe may be in for another cold blast like the one that surprised forecasters and sent gas prices soaring last week, with the potential weakening of winds that keep frigid air confined to the Arctic ...

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 ...

The D.C. area is wrapped up in a polar vortex, and this cold weather can wreak havoc on your plumbing if you’re unprepared. These extremely cold temperatures can freeze and burst a water pipe in ...

As the polar vortex delivered what is expected to be its final blast across southern Ontario on Wednesday, city residents braved the bitter cold — including Fintan the lion at the Toronto Zoo.

The system, known as a polar vortex, is forecast to bring subzero temperatures to the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and deep into the South. And it looks as if we may get more arctic blasts in the coming ...

But is Wisconsin in a polar vortex? And what is a polar vortex anyways? Here's what to know. What is a polar vortex? A polar vortex is a low pressure area where air swirls counterclockwise keeping ...