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Polar vortex to send bitter cold to U.S. including DC area

Polar vortex to send bitter cold to the U.S. including DC area

The polar vortex is a ring of cold air that typically circles the Arctic. A strong jet stream essentially acts like a fence, keeping it locked there. If there's any weakening in the jet stream (the fence), the frigid air can become unstable and spill out. This sends the normally trapped cold air much farther south.

The Washington Post on MSN · 4d

The polar vortex will soon hit the U.S. See how cold it’ll get where you live

The most unusually cold air in the Northern Hemisphere will be over the United States early next week, bringing dangerously frigid conditions.

Fast Company on MSN · 1d

A polar vortex will bring brutally cold temperatures and an arctic blast to much of the U.S. next week

Snow and winds are likely to disrupt traffic, trigger flight cancellations, and cause headaches for people traveling to D.C. for Inauguration Day. Baby, it’s cold outside, and it’s about to get even colder for much of the United States.

Siberian Express to bring coldest air of the season to DC next week

It's been a cold start to January, with nearly every single day spent below average since the start of the year.

The Gazette7dOpinion

In a polar vortex, are you as safe as Washington?

A person walks near the Washington Monument during a winter snow storm in Washington, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt ...

Forbes3d

The Polar Vortex Is Coming: Expect Temperatures Below Zero And Snow In These Areas

Most of the country will likely be hit by an arctic blast this weekend into early next week as the polar vortex ushers ... reach the single digits in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Boston.

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