Each year, cities, states and individuals spread millions of tons of road salt, which can leach into nearby freshwater ...

Instead, the preamble here looks to have been the stretching of a strong polar vortex from its normal high-latitude position ...

The big winter weather challenge has now come and gone in the form of last week’s polar vortex. The Eastern railroads got ...

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 ...

And if the polar vortex is to blame. First, a quick refresher on the polar vortex. The polar vortex is a region of very strong winds that form a circle around the North Pole. The vortex is located ...

If someone asked you, “Where can I go in the United States to escape the frigid air this January?” what would you say?

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

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 ...

Models hint at snow, ice next week — but don’t hold your breath.

As we start off the year with a bitterly cold polar vortex, many of us on Long Island are keeping our eyes on three things: our thermostats, our power bills, and our wallets. As gas prices all ...