High above the North Pole, about 10 to 30 miles above Earth’s surface, sits a massive whirlpool of icy air known as the polar ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Although many of us have been avoiding the outdoors during this round of Arctic weather in the metro, the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium said it’s a great time of year to visit the ...

A combination of weather conditions may make it colder than usual across parts of the Central and Northern U.S. next week.

This dramatic-sounding phenomenon is a naturally occurring component of the Earth’s atmosphere that can play a huge role in ...

Weather authorities have highlighted "red zones" across the United States in preparation for the polar vortex moving in from the Arctic. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ...

A rare and powerful blast of Arctic air swept across the United States in November 2025, shattering temperature records and ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WASHINGTON (AP) — The polar vortex hit its ...

The arctic outbreak that has enveloped the central US is hitting its peak Thursday as frigid temperatures continue to spread south and east across the nation. Extreme cold warnings and cold weather ...

Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and specializes in reporting on health, medicine, and genetics. Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and ...

Large sections of the United States are facing an early-season deep freeze, with meteorologists warning that mid-December ...

The polar vortex is beginning its seasonal strengthening, signaling a gradual shift toward cooler weather. Frost advisories were issued in parts of the Great Lakes region, New York, and New England as ...