Polar vortex arrives in New England, setting some new …
On Saturday, Feb. 4, some of the coldest air in the world moved into Maine and set new cold weather records. You don't need to step outside the morning of Saturday, Feb. 4 to know it's …
Polar vortex impact explained: Why Maine experienced extreme …
Jan 23, 2025 · MAINE (WGME) -- It has been a frigid week, all due to the polar vortex. You may have heard our Weather Authority mention the polar vortex several times, especially this week.
Maine May Escape America’s Coldest Day in 30 Years
Jan 3, 2025 · Based on both the GFS and EURO forecast models, Maine and much of New England appear to escape the full effects of the brutal cold from the incoming 'polar vortex'. Make no mistake, it will be cold.
A polar vortex is set to grip much of the U.S. What does that mean?
Jan 17, 2025 · The "vortex" is the counterclockwise flow of air that helps keep the colder air close to the North and South Poles. But often during winter, the polar vortex will expand, bringing its cold air south and causing these notoriously large outbreaks of chilly temperatures.
Polar vortex brings chilly temperatures to Maine - Press Herald
Jan 5, 2025 · The eastern U.S. is on track for a frigid week as a polar vortex stretches south, bringing below-normal temperatures to Maine.
We got through it, weathering extreme cold not experienced in …
Feb 4, 2023 · As the polar vortex dipped into Maine, bringing an Arctic blast not experienced in decades, the air temperature over Rockport Harbor was -20F with a wind chill of -38F.
The polar vortex explained - Spectrum News
Jan 17, 2025 · “The polar vortex is a core of extremely cold air that typically remains near the poles,” explains Spectrum News NY 1’s Chief Meteorologist John Davitt. “During the winter, shifts in the jet stream can send this arctic air spilling far to …
NOAA Satellites Capture the Chilling Impact of Polar Vortex
Jan 11, 2025 · The polar vortex is a stream of cold air that normally circles the Arctic. Normally contained by a strong jet stream, this ring of frigid arctic air can become unstable when the jet stream weakens, allowing it to spill southward.
Polar vortex brings coldest air in a generation to New England
Feb 4, 2023 · The coldest air is currently situated above northern Maine. A blizzard warning is in effect for Northern Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook counties until this evening for blowing snow lowering visibility to near zero at times.
What To Know About The Polar Vortex Hitting This Weekend
Jan 15, 2025 · Most of the country will likely be hit by an arctic blast this weekend into early next week as the polar vortex ushers in cold air from Siberia and multiple storms roll in and bring the...