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 ...

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

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

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

Meteorologists warn that a disruption of the polar vortex could lead to a snowier and colder winter. Tony Lugo, professor of atmospheric science at the University of Missouri, joins FOX Weather to ...

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) ...

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

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 ...

The polar vortex has taken on an unexpected pattern this winter - one that’s made part of the United States the most unusually cold place on the planet, at least so far this year. While the swirling ...

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 ...

How much snow could Kansas City see this winter? How cold could temperatures get? The FOX4 Weather Team have assembled with their 2025-2026 Winter predictions. Before getting to the forecast, ...