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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.

Newsweek on MSN · 5h

Polar Vortex Map Shows How Cold Temperatures Will Get in Your State

A new blast of Arctic air sweeping from north to south will bring bone-chilling temperatures to millions of Americans this weekend and next week.

Fast Company · 20h

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 trigger flight cancellations and cause headaches for people traveling to DC for Inauguration Day.

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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 Gazette6dOpinion

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 ...

FOX 5 Washington DC on MSN1d

Trump Inauguration Day moved indoors due to extreme cold

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.

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