Understanding the Polar Vortex The polar vortex is like a massive whirlpool of frigid air moving around our planet's poles.

While Phil may see his shadow Sunday, forecasters haven't seen theirs. On average, February is Philly's snowiest month.

After our coldest January in 11 years, February is set to start warm and, at times, wet. But the weather may turn cold and ...

Orbe and L.M. Polvani: More Positive and Less Variable North Atlantic Oscillation at High CO2 ... Screen: The weakening of the stratospheric polar vortex and the subsequent surface impacts as ...

Research has found that rising temperatures in the Arctic are weakening weather systems that normally trap the cold around ...

The polar vortex can be a powerful source of winter weather, but it's not the only cause of severe cold and snow in regions better known for warmth and sunshine. The Gulf Coast states are still ...

In the winter, the polar vortex helps keep frigid, Arctic air trapped in the Arctic Circle within the vortex. It acts as a barrier between the midlatitudes and the poles. However, at times the ...

You also notice the end of the forecast indicates the polar vortex may be making another swipe at Michigan in mid-February. At that time of year it can still be a very cold outbreak. However it ...

Following the recent snow storms that left the Augusta and surrounding area with frigid temperatures and piles of snow, experts are back and forth on whether or not climate change is affecting the ...

Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.05 billion) boosting its military capabilities in the Arctic – a decision that comes amid continuing furor following US Presi ...

Good news, folks: the off-road-minded customizers at Arctic Trucks have just dropped an extra-badass version of the latest Toyota Land Cruiser the company calls the “AT37.” Even better news ...