A rare and abrupt disruption in the Arctic polar vortex is expected to impact spring temperatures across Europe and parts of the United States. Scientists are monitoring the event closely, as the ...

Powerful winter storms which led to deaths and power outages in the UK and Ireland were made more likely by an intense swirling vortex of winds miles above the Arctic, say scientists. Powerful winter ...

The United States could be headed for some extreme weather this winter. That’s the early prediction from Severe Weather Europe, a website that tracks weather patterns around the globe. Three factors ...

The term “polar vortex” usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region. It is a normal pattern that is stronger in the winter and keeps some of the coldest ...

It’s a term you’ve likely heard a lot about in the news of late: the polar vortex. It might have you thinking of that one scene in “The Day After Tomorrow” of the instantly freezing ice that chases ...

The Earth's polar vortex is stirring up, bringing the first hints at changing weather as fall descends on the U.S. This movement means gradual cooling and a more active storm track across the northern ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- With this most recent freeze now behind us, many Houstonians are probably wondering if another freeze could impact them this winter. When it comes to freezes, forecasters ...

A polar vortex collapse is expected over the next two weeks, causing extreme winter weather and travel disruption across North America. The weather phenomenon is expected to develop in mid-March, ...