Polar vortex maps show where arctic blast is set to freeze the U.S.
Jan 17, 2025 · The polar vortex is a large area of cold air and low pressure that normally spins over the North and South Poles. During the winter months and when the jet stream allows, this cold air can drop ...
‘Once in a lifetime’ snow hits parts of the U.S. South
2 days ago · That included 10.5 inches near Lafayette, Louisiana by Tuesday afternoon — within striking distance of the state record of 13 inches set in 1960. ... The Arctic polar vortex is a band of strong winds above the North Pole that usually locks in extremely cold air, but right now is stretching south, allowing bone-chilling air to flow down. ...
Louisiana Map Shows Snow Severity from Winter Storm
A uthorities in Louisiana have warned people to prepare for extreme cold in the coming days, and a map by Newsweek shows where the polar vortex sweeping across large parts of the U.S. will hit the ...
Polar Vortex Map Shows Which States Will Be Hit Hardest
Dec 31, 2024 · Forecasts continue to point toward the Arctic polar vortex bringing chilling winds across swathes of the U.S. in the new year. The polar vortex may lead to severe weather conditions, such...
Polar vortex-driven Arctic blast to yield historic southern snow
3 days ago · Parts of Louisiana stand to potentially receive up to 10 inches of snow, with 5 to 7 inches or more forecast to accumulate in New Orleans. That would rank in the top 5 snowstorms on record for the city. ... Over longer timescales, studies suggest polar vortex shifts may be more likely due to human-caused climate change, but this is an area of ...
Why Is It So Cold in the South If the Planet Is Warming? Here’s …
2 days ago · The polar vortex is a large, whirling mass of cold air that usually extends across the Arctic. It becomes stronger in the winter, when the Northern Hemisphere leans away from the sun.
Polar Vortex Could Bring Freezing Temps to Louisiana in 2 Weeks
Dec 28, 2024 · While Louisiana is no stranger to unpredictable weather, this rare event could mean freezing temperatures, icy conditions, and disruptions to daily life. The Polar Vortex refers to a large mass of frigid Arctic air that occasionally dips southward into the United States, bringing widespread cold.
Polar vortex to bring freezing weather to US - BBC
Jan 2, 2025 · Freezing weather is expected to hit the eastern US in the coming days as the polar vortex moves. Temperatures are expected to remain below average for the south-east and East Coast through the...
Gov. Landry declares emergency for forecasted freezing weather
Jan 12, 2024 · Gov. Jeff Landry issued a state of emergency Friday ahead of severe winter weather expected between Sunday and Wednesday. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures will plummet as a polar vortex pushes freezing cold weather across the South. A mix of winter precipitation, ranging from sleet to light snow, is possible in some areas.
The polar vortex is acting up - NOAA Climate.gov
Jan 16, 2024 · The latest forecast says a major disruption of the polar vortex is on its way, but the stratosphere has been acting up for a while. Our bloggers explain what it might mean for U.S. weather.