The polar vortex, a swirling mass of cold air located over the polar regions, is responsible for the cold. COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Arctic blast arrived in central Ohio on Monday, bringing with it the coldest air that central Ohio has felt in more than two years.

A polar vortex dipping down from Siberia is bringing a cold front with frigid temperatures to millions Americans. See maps of the arctic blast.

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In central Ohio, temperatures will plunge from the low 20s to the low teens by midnight behind an arctic cold front, accompanied by snow showers and a few snow squalls that will leave a coating of snow and slick spots. Readings will fall to near zero by daybreak.

A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental US bringing winter storm warnings and a hazardous freeze to millions.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Today, most of central Ohio experienced its coldest morning of the winter so far. Here’s a map of the observed temperatures just before sunrise today.

While many Northeast Ohioans are trying to avoid exposure to the polar vortex, braving the frigid conditions is part of the job for firefighters.

A strong polar vortex in the stratosphere has brought subzero temperatures to the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and deep into the South.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Looking ahead to next week, a major arctic blast is expected to settle into Hampton Roads and Mid-Atlantic. The region will likely deal with the coldest weather so far this winter season.

A group of Canada geese were gathered on the frozen water of the Ohio River near New Cumberland Thursday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, while temperatures are beginning to rise following the effects of the polar vortex on the area earlier this week,

Part of Mississippi under extreme cold warning after winter storm dropped snow across the Gulf Coast. When will temperatures warm up?

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