The phenomenon that has the US frozen: What is happening with the polar vortex?
Extreme weather is sweeping across the United States. Last week, the polar vortex peaked, bringing freezing temperatures to much of the country.
The Washington Post on MSN13d
Why the U.S. has been home to Earth’s most unusually cold air this year
The United States has been at the epicenter of the planet’s most unusually cold conditions early in 2025. The polar vortex is to blame.
Anchorage Daily News13d
Why much of the U.S. has had Earth’s most unusually cold air this winter
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.
D.C. sometimes sees a lot of snow in March. Will any fall this month?
March is a volatile month with a history of wild weather swings and, sometimes, snowstorms. March is a volatile month with a history of wild weather swings — and, sometimes, snowstorms. The three snowiest Marches on record, in 1891, 1914 and 1960, unloaded more than 17 inches. More than a foot of snow fell as recently as 2014.