This story has been edited to correct an error. Judah Cohen is affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Our old wintertime friend the polar vortex ...

The majority of the United States will experience chilling temperatures due to a blast of arctic air from Canada. The Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southern U.S. are expected to see below-freezing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The polar vortex collapsed, and severe temperatures are set to dominate most of the country in the coming days. Single-digit ...

The polar vortex collapsed, and severe temperatures are set to dominate most of the country in the coming days. Single-digit temperatures are forecast for much of the Northeast, and subzero ...

You’ve probably heard the term “polar vortex” a lot this winter. But what is it exactly? Imagine a “whirlpool” of cold air that sits high above the Arctic. That is the polar vortex. It’s not a ...

A polar vortex is expected to bring two surges of extremely cold air to the U.S. in January. The polar vertex is a large area of low pressure and cold air that sits over Earth's poles. Middle ...

Georgia residents could be in for a sharp change in weather this weekend as a major polar vortex disruption pushes the coldest air of the season into the state. Forecasters say the setup raises ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Our old wintertime friend the polar vortex is set to funnel bitterly cold air south from Canada two more times in January, once ...

A snowstorm and harsh winter weather have impacted at least 177 million people across the US, with several Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states under watches or warnings for ice and snow. More than ...

Rising Arctic temperatures and melting sea ice could be causing cold air to flow into the Northern Hemisphere. But not all scientists agree. By Eric Niiler The polar vortex is a ribbon of ...

The cold air settling over the Greater Toronto Area is likely to remain for the rest of the month as Arctic air seeps into the region, creating another “polar vortex.” Temperatures have plummeted in ...

Mathew Barlow has received federal funding for research on extreme events and also conducts legal consulting related to climate change.. Judah Cohen does not work for, consult, own shares in or ...